Key Terms - Chapter 19

Question 1

Cape Cod

Answer 1

One-and-a-half story which may allow for future expansion

Question 2

Certificate of Occupancy

Answer 2

document issued by a local government agency after a satisfactory inspection of a structure, authorizing the occupancy of the structure.

Question 3

concrete slab

Answer 3

can be poured directly on the ground on flat land, eliminating the crawl space

Question 4

fascia

Answer 4

the outer edge of the soffit

Question 5

flashing

Answer 5

metal strip used to keep moisture out of wood

Question 6

footing

Answer 6

The concrete base below the frost line that supports the foundation of the structure

Question 7

foundation vents

Answer 7

installed in foundation wall to allow venting in a crawl space

Question 8

framing

Answer 8

the wooden skeleton of the home

Question 9

frieze board

Answer 9

a wooden member fastened directly under the soffit to prevent wind and moisture intrusion

Question 10

gable roof

Answer 10

has two slopes opposite each other

Question 11

girder

Answer 11

a long board in the middle of the house that floor joists are connected to

Question 12

headers

Answer 12

framing structure across the top of windows and doors to carry the load of the span

Question 13

hip roof

Answer 13

has four slopes; two sets of slopes opposite each other

Question 14

HVAC (heating, ventilation,and air conditioning)

Answer 14

heating, ventilation & air conditioning

Question 15

insulation

Answer 15

resists the flow of heat from one area to another

Question 16

joist

Answer 16

used for floor and ceiling framing

Question 17

North Carolina Uniform Residential Building Code

Answer 17

based on the International Residential Code but modified for local needs

Question 18

on center

Answer 18

studs are measured to the center of the board to provide consistent support for exterior and interior walls

Question 19

piers

Answer 19

built inside the foundation walls to provide additional support for the house

Question 20

rafter

Answer 20

used in the roof system

Question 21

ranch style

Answer 21

popular style, usually most cost per square foot

Question 22

R-factor

Answer 22

resistance to heat transfer

Question 23

ridge board

Answer 23

the highest part of the framing and forms the top line of the roof

Question 24

sheathing

Answer 24

plywood or other similar material fastened on the exterior walls or roof

Question 25

sill

Answer 25

the bottom most board

the foundation sill sits atop the foundation

Question 26

soffit

Answer 26

the area under the eave

Question 27

studs

Answer 27

the vertical boards in the structure

Question 28

truss

Answer 28

constructed in a factory from smaller pieces of wood nailed together in triangular patterns for strength

Question 29

Tudor style

Answer 29

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Question 30

vapor barrier

Answer 30

installed under the house and around the walls to prevent moisture damage and air intrusion

Question 31

Victorian

Answer 31

architectural style seeing a resurgence because of factory made and molded trim for exterior detailing

Question 32

weather stripping

Answer 32

helps seal up doors to prevent air intrusion

Question 33

weepholes

Answer 33

small holes on the bottom course of brick to allow moisture behind the bricks to escape and allows air to circulate behind the bricks to keep the space dry