Product knowledge Flashcards
A lot bounded with streets on two sides. (intersecting).
corner
A lot located where a street is open at one end only and the street has a circular turnaround at the other end.
cul-de-sac
A projection built out from the slope of a roof, used to house windows on the upper floor and to provide additional light and ventilation.
dormer
A window consisting of two sashes that move up and down in a pair of channels and are held open by tension springs.
double-hung
A lot characterized by a long access road or driveway leading back to the main part of the lot.
flag
A roof design that peaks at the center ridge and extends downward on two opposite sides.
gable
Pitched roof with sloping sides and ends.
hip
A lot that is bounded on either side by another lot (lots in the middle of the block - not on the corner).
interior
A long skinny lot similar to the shaft of a key that is often bounded by as many as five or six lots (the term also refers to a lot that has added value because of its strategic location).
key
Resistance to heat flow. The measure of the energy-defectiveness of insulation.
R-value
A window characterized by a movable lower sash.
single-hung
An interior lot that suffers from its location at the end of a T-intersection ( a street ends in front of lot).
t-intersection
- A type of foundation that is used in low-lying coastal areas is called a. slab-on-grade. b. floating foundation. c. pier foundation. d. monolithic slab foundation.
C
- A type of frame construction that allows for large spans between supporting side walls is a. balloon frame. b. post-and-beam construction. c. platform construction. d. pier frame.
B
- If you were to build a commercial structure and because of limited ground space wanted to install the mechanical equipment on the roof, which roof design would be most appropriate? a. Flat b. Gambrel c. Mansard d. Saltbox
A