INTERIOR FINISHES FOR LIGHT FRAME BUILDINGS

Question 0

Order of operations in plumbing rough-ins

Answer 0

1. DWV pipes drain by gravity and gt first choice of space
2. Supply pipes (hot water and cold water)
3. Gas piping

Question 1

What does “roughing in” refer to?

Answer 1

Installing a component which will not be visible in the finished building

Question 2

Who is the last to do their roughing in?

Answer 2

Electricians

Question 3

What is a radiant barrier?

Answer 3

Thin sheets or panels with a bright metallic foil to block transmission of infrared heat. Installed over rafters are studs beneath the sheathing. They must be put in place during the framing of the building and are only effective if the bright service of the barrier faces a ventilated airspace.

Question 4

What does a vapor retarder do?

Answer 4

Paper, metal foil, plastic, or primer paint placed on the warm side of thermal insulation to prevent water vapor from entering

Question 5

What is the airtight barrier approach?

… What method is a little easier?

Answer 5

Continuously placed gypsum board around interior condition spaces…

Simple caulk and seal

Question 6

Why is millwork called millwork?

Answer 6

Because it is manufactured in a planing and molding mill

Question 7

Three grades of cabinetry set by the architectural woodwork institute

Answer 7

Economy, custom, and premium grade