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Question 1

When carrying large pieces of exterior siding, soffit, or fascia boards, always point the edge

Answer 1

into the wind.

Question 2

No more than ___ person is permitted on a ladder at a given time.

Answer 2

one

Question 3

Place an extension ladder at a 75½-degree angle. The bottom of an extension ladder should be set back ___ foot for each ___ feet of ladder length.
Tie off the ladder when it is in the proper position.

Answer 3

1 foot for each 4 feet of ladder length.

Question 4

Always look up for overhead hazards before climbing a ladder. Climbing near power lines _________

Answer 4

must be avoided.

Question 5

Portable brake – For job-site bending of custom trim sections such as ______, ______, and _____, a portable brake is extremely useful

Answer 5

fascia trim, window casing, and sill trim

Question 6

Some of the most common siding materials are

Answer 6

wood, metal, vinyl, fiber-cement, stone, brick, and stucco.

Question 7

For house wrap, a __” to __” lap at every horizontal joint is required.
At corners, a __’ lap from both sides is usually recommended.

Answer 7

6” to 12”

3’

Question 8

(Dolly Varden) style surfaced side is normally used for ______ and the rough side for ______ and a more informal look.

Answer 8

painted finishes

natural finishes

Question 9

Board-and-batten siding is an _____, ______, ______ siding that is widely used and accepted by architects and contractors throughout the building industry

Answer 9

attractive, versatile, squared-edge siding

Question 10

Fiber-cement siding is made using

Answer 10

portland cement, sand, fiberglass and/or cellulose fiber, selected additives, and water.

Question 11

Stucco is a

Answer 11

durable cement-based coating for exterior walls that is normally applied by painters or masons.

Question 12

The primary purpose of flashing is to

Answer 12

prevent water that may penetrate the finishing materials from eventually entering the exterior walls and causing decay, water damage of interior surfaces, or mold and mildew.

Question 13

Remove downspouts and other items that will

Answer 13

interfere with the installation of new siding.

Question 14

Window sill extensions may be cut off so that the J-channel can be

Answer 14

installed flush with the window casing

Question 15

Furring strips may be required in order to provide a ________.

Normally, ⅜”-thick wood lath strips are used over wood construction and 1 × 3 strips are used over brick and masonry.

Answer 15

smooth, even base for nailing on the new siding.

Question 16

The key element in a successful siding installation is establishing a straight reference line upon which to start the first course of siding. The suggested procedure is to measure

Answer 16

equal distances downward from the eaves.

Question 17

For metal siding, check with _________ to see if they require that the first course of siding be grounded to reduce the danger from lightning.

Answer 17

local building codes

Question 18

Only ______, ______, or ____________ and _____ or ____ may be used when installing fiber-cement siding.

Answer 18

galvanized steel, copper, or stainless steel flashing and screws or nails

Question 19

The two general types of cornices are the

Answer 19

closed cornice and box cornice.

Question 20

A roof with no rafter overhang normally has a

Answer 20

closed cornice

Question 21

_______________ nails are commonly used to fasten any cornice member exposed to the weather.

Answer 21

Hot-dipped galvanized