Multifamily Dwelling

Question 1

match line

Answer 1

An aligning mark on a print that is used when a drawing is too large to be contained on one sheet.

Question 2

double-acting door

Answer 2

A door that swings in two directions.

Question 3

quirk mitre

Answer 3

A type of joint used at the outside corners of adjoining members in which the acute miter corners of adjoining members are trimmed flat at the ends to provide relief for the joint and prevent the ends from splitting.

Question 4

tray ceiling

Answer 4

A horizontal ceiling with angled sides around the perimeter so as to resemble an inverted tray.

Question 5

parapet

Answer 5

A low protective wall at the edge of a balcony or roof.

Question 6

fireblock

Answer 6

A wood member nailed between studs, joists, or trusses to eliminate air movement in enclosed areas and reduce the spread of fire within wall cavities.

Question 7

chase

Answer 7

An enclosure in a structure that allows for the placement of piping, conduit, and wiring for plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems.

Question 8

underslung truss

Answer 8

A roof or floor truss that is supported by the top chord of the truss.

Question 9

cant strip

Answer 9

A triangular member, commonly wood, installed under the finish roofing material at the intersection of a parapet and roof.

Question 10

haunch

Answer 10

A trim member installed at the termination of an arch.

Question 11

foil, scrim, and kraft (FSK) insulation

Answer 11

A type of batt insulation that receives three facings to incorporate fireproofing characteristics, a reinforcing fabric, and a kraft paper face.