Ladder Company Operations

Question 0

_______ roofs are 4’ by 8’ panels comprised of foam or built up roofing (5 or 6 inches) laid over heavy panelized roofs or bar type trusses. Cutting of these panels is best done with a chain saw due to the thickness of the panels.

Answer 0

Textrum

Question 1

A _______ is an inside strengthening column in a masonry or concrete building usually supporting a roof member.

Answer 1

pilaster

Question 2

Unreinforced masonry can usually be identified by a _______, usually every six courses, used to old the bricks together structually.

Answer 2

kings row

Question 3

In the early 1980’s oriented strand board became readily avaiable. With that came _________ which is a wood I beam used in floor or roof systems. They are composed of laminate top and bottom cords usually 2” by 2” with a center webbing of OSB.

Answer 3

truss joists I beams

Question 4

A _____ is attached to the outside of a building and generally fire stopped. It is basically a horizontal chimney. Any fire has the potential for rapid spread in buildings with this feature.

Answer 4

false mansard