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Humber Real Estate Course 2 > Module 8: External Finishes > Flashcards

Module 8: External Finishes Flashcards

1
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External layer of brick

A

wythe

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2
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Not a good insulator

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brick masonry wall

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3
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Inner frame is load bearing

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stone, brick veneer

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4
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Stucco

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Durable paster (lime, cement, aggregate & water)

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5
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Problems w/ installation

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Metal and vinyl siding needs ventilation

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6
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Requires resealing/grouting

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stone finish

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7
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Absorb rain water and may deteriorate

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clay/cement

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8
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Can shrink and crack in the freeze-thaw cycle

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Stucco

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9
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Stucco is better applied over

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masonary walls

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10
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Regular maintenance is required

A

wood siding

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11
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Contains weep holes

A

brick veneer walls

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12
Q

Has different expansion rates leading to cracking

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stucco

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13
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Out of plumb

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not exactly vertical

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14
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Horizontal cracks can lead to

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water penetration and insect infestation

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15
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ceiling joists are attached to roof rafters

A

prevent spreading

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16
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R-value

A

resistance to heat flowing through a given thickness of material

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17
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higher the r-value…

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the better of an insulator the material is

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18
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Main floor areas rvalue

A

r12 to r26

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19
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Open-cell spray foam

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lower insulation density (used in interior walls)

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20
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Closed-cell spray foam

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higher insulation density, moisture proof (used on exterior walls)

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21
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Recommended r value of attics

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r38

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22
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Most commonly used insulation

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glass fiber

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23
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Adds insulation around irregular shaped areas

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cellulose fibre

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24
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vermiculite

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was used for insulation, but not anymore bc some contained asbestos

25
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R-2000 program

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performance standards that exceed what is already in the building code

26
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Conduction

A

heat is transferred through the walls, basement, ceiling of a home

27
Q

Conduction is minimized by using

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non conductive insulation materials in a home’s exterior structures.

28
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Convection

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transfer of heating in a gas due to changes in density (how air an cold air in a house form a loop)

29
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Major source of heat loss

A

leakage around doorways and windows

30
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Radiation

A

Transfer of energy from one source through a medium or space (sunlight entering a room in winter)

31
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__ walls do not have insulation behind them

A

plaster

32
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plaster is thicker than drywall therefore provides

A

greater sound and air barriers

33
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Exposed beams can create depth and contrast and make the

A

room seem more spacious and open

34
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Vaulted ceiling

A

Slopes to the shape of the roof

35
Q

Wainscouting

A

paneling that is installed on the lower half of a wall

36
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Bamboo flooring

A

less expensive than hardwood, greener option

37
Q

Made from recycled hardwood, low cost, durable

A

Laminate flooring

38
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Durable, warm, “bounce-back”, eco-friendly, harvested from the bark of cork oak trees

A

cork flooring

39
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Mudrooms

A

for dirty and wet footwear/clothing

40
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Enforcement of the building codes involve

A

Chief building official (appointed by the municipality)

Building inspectors

41
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Letter of conformity

A

issued to property owners in incorporated townships

42
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Any conversion, retrofit or renovation work must comply w the

A

Ontario building code

43
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After work is competed a

A

building inspector must check the property

44
Q

A heritage designation will list architectural featured that

A

are to be protected (doors, windows, staircases) & what materials can be used

45
Q

Heritage properties hae higher

A

insurance premiums

46
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Heritage Property tax relief program

A

municipality offers tax relief to owners of eligible heritage properties

47
Q

A SP can add this to the agreement of p&s to ensure that a seller obtained permits and certificates of inspection

A

representation/

warranty clause

48
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Insulated concrete forms provide for a stronger

A

more energy-efficient basement wall system

49
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Insulated concrete forms are an interlocking interior/exterior form into which

A

concrete is poured

50
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Insulated concrete forms positives

A

insulation, damp-proofing, fire hazard reduction

51
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Insulated concrete forms negative

A

labour costs

52
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Exterior insulation and finishing system consists of

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several component layers (outermost layer-acrylic/stone applied over mesh and insulation)

53
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Exterior insulation and finishing system expels mositure,

A

limits air leakage

54
Q

Compressed wood fibre can be used for

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baseboards, crown moulding, cabinetry (less expensive than solid wood)

55
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ICFs can replace

A

traditional wood framing systems

56
Q

Modular homes are built in sections

A

at a factory and assembled at their destination

57
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Prefabricated homes could be good options for buyers that

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have time and or budget concerns

58
Q

Flex housing

A

constructed to fit the needs of changing generations

59
Q

UFFI

A

has a negative assocation w/ health problems

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