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What is the minimum diameter head for nails used to install ashphalt singles?

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9.5 MM or quarter inch

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According to the regulations for construction projects, At what height should you provide guide rails for scaffolds?

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8’ and over

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When installing roofing materials what is install 1st?

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Drip edge

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What is done to protect the eaves from ice damming?

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Double layer of 15 pounds filled paper cemented at the lapse

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What exposure and nailing is typical for 3 tab asphalt shingles?

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5 and 3/4 of an inch, 4 nails

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How many area does one “square” of shingles cover?

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100 ft²

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What is the minimum clearance between the ground level and stucco siding?

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200 MM

Key words: Stucco, clearance over Ground level
(1) Stucco shall be not less than 200mm above finished ground level except when it is applied over concrete or masonry.

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Beveled siding butts into trim corner Pieces, How are these Corner pieces fastened?

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Nailed through the sheathing into studs

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How are hip and ridge caps applied when using wood shingles?

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Alternately overlap

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Where is step flashing Used?

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The intersection of sloped roofs and vertical walls, placed under each shingle.

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What is the minimum penetration of roofing nails into the roof sheeting?

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12MM

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What is the maximum distance between support That a Scaffold plank can span?

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7’

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What is the minimum roof slope that aspalt shingles can be applied in a normal application?

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1 in 3

Table 9.26.3.1.
Roofing types and Slope Limits

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Before a cant strip, No fewer than ____ plies of membrane shall be carried over top

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2

Key Word: Cant strips

  1. 26.11.10 Cant strips
    (2) No fewer than two plies of the roofing membrane shall be carried over the top of the cant strip.
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What is the minimum door width and height required for an entrance into a dwelling unit?
OBC

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810MM X 1980MM
(31.89” x 77.953”)

Table 9.5.11.1. (1)

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According to the regulations for construction project, In Ontario what is the ladder slope ratio.

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1 in 4 to 1 and 3

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Roof having a slope of 1 in 3 has a ceiling area of 900 ft². How many square feet of venting would be required?

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Three.

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What are the 4 types of Chimney flashing?

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Step flashing, Counter flashing, Front Apron and saddle

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When installing a cylindrical lock, What does the term “ Back-set” refer to?

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The distance between the lock edge of the door and the centerline of the cross bore.

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What is the name of the cornice that projects from the edge of the building as it travels up the slope of the Gable end?

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Rake cornice

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What is the minimum airspace required between brick veneer and wood framing?

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25 MM

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When installing board and batten siding, Batten should be install by:

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Overlapping boards 3/4 inch on either side with one row of nails driven into the joint between the boards

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What is the minimum amount that the hip and ridge caps Should extend on either side of the hip or ridge when installing an asphalt shingle roof?
OBC

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100 M M

9.26.7.6. Hips and Ridges

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What is the minimum distance that starter strip should project past the drip edge?
OBC

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12MM

Key words: starter Strips, Asphalt shingles
9.26.7.2.

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What is the name of the build-up section behind the chimney?
Cricket
26
How high must a chimney flue extend above the highest roof surface within 3M of a chimney? OBC
600 MM Key words: Chimney flues, height 9.21.4.4. Height of Chimney Flues
27
According to the code, Where should the footing drainage tile be located?
The top of the pipe is below the bottom of the floor slab Key Words: Drainage tile 9. 14.3.3. Installation (1) Drain tile pipe shall be laid on undisturbed or well-compacted soil so that the top of the tile or pipe is below the bottom of the floor slab or the ground cover of the crawl space.
28
What is used to prevent forced entry through an exterior door?
Solid blocking shall be provided at lock height on both sides
29
What is the minimum lap for beveled wood siding? | OBC
25mm Keyword : Siding, Cladding, lumber siding. 9. 27.6. Lumber Siding 9. 27.6.3. Joints (2) 25mm for lapped bevel siding
30
How many bundles of asphalt shingle does it take to cover approximately one square?
Three
31
How wide does a chimney have to be to require the installation of a saddle to shed water? OBC
750MM Keywords: Chimney saddles 9. 26.4.8. Chimney Saddles (1) except as otherwise permitted in Sentence (5), chimney saddles shall be installed where the upper side of a chimney on a sloping roof is more than 750mm wide
32
What is the correct way to install vinyl siding?
Large diameter headed nails driven loosely
33
What is the minimum size of blocking required for the attachment of cladding?
38mm x 38mm Key words: Attachment of cladding, blocking 9. 27.5. Attachment of Cladding 9. 27.5.2. Blocking (1) Blocking for the attachment of cladding shall not less than 38 mm by 38 mm lumber securely nailed to the framing and spaced not more than 610 o.c.
34
What is the minimum thickness of plywood sheathing that will brace a building?
6mm 9.23.16.2. Tables 9.23.16.2.A. or Table 9.23.16.2.B.
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What is the purpose of furring out the bottom course of bevelled siding?
Provide water runoff
36
When brick veneer is used on building, where is the sheathing paper installed?
Between brick and sheathing
37
Is the minimum size of planks required for light scaffolding decking?
2" X 10"
38
When is stalling a skylight on the roof, What is the best practice for preventing a fall?
Use a full body harness tied off to an anchor point at the ridge
39
What diameter must lifelines be?
5/8" CAN/CSA - Z259.2.5 - 17 Fall Arresters And Vertical Lifelines
40
How many squares of shingles will you need to cover a Gable roof that is 32' long and has a total rafter length (including overhang) of 15'?
9.6 squares Calculation: 32' x 15' = 480 ft² x 2 = 960 ft² 10' x 10' = 100 ft² 960 ft² ÷ 100ft²/square = 9.6 squares
41
A wall is being sided with bevelled siding with an exposure of 6". The wall dimensions are 8' X 19'. How many linear feet of bevelled siding will be needed?
304' Calculation: 8' ÷ 0.5' = 16 courses 16 courses X 19' = 304'
42
What is done with steel roof jacks following the installation of roof shingles?
Remove by taping them upwards and pulling the nails
43
What is the main benefit of using gypsum wallboard sheathing?
Fire rating
44
How is the vertical joint between brick veneer and vinyl siding treated?
Use a J mould and caulk up to the brick
45
What is used to transfer similar layout elevation for siding all around the building?
Story pole
46
What is the opening of a door used for light or ventilation called?
Transom window
47
What is the best way to avoid decay on outside wooden decks, Porches and steps?
Treated with wood preservative, design deck to allow for effective water drainage, Please gaps where necessary to allow good ventilation.
48
Flashing does not need to be installed between the door and the soffit if the distance between the 2 elements is less than ____of the horizontal projection of the roof above.
1/4 Key words: Flashing 9.20.13.3 Location of Flashing (e) over the heads of window and door openings in exterior walls when the vertical distance between the top of a window or door frame and the bottom edge of the eave exceeds one-quarter of the horizontal eave overhang.
49
Why are 2 layers asphalt shingles use on the 1st row of roofing installation?
To provide a continuous layer of shingle beneath joints in the top layer
50
What is the minimum distance that eave protection must extend beyond the inside face of an exterior wall?
300 MM Keywords: Eave Protection 9.26.5.1. Required Eave Protection (1) Except as provided in Sentence (2), Eave protection shall be provided on shingle, shake or tile roofs, extending from the edge of the roof a minimum of 900 mm up the roof slope to a line not less than 300 mm inside the inner face of the exterior wall.
51
What is the minimum amount attic ventilation required for a 1 and 1.333 sloped roof? OBC
1/300 of insulated ceiling area 9.19.1.2. Vent Requirements
52
Weather stripping is installed correctly on an exterior rabbeted door jamb, but the door won't close properly. What is the best way to fix this problem?
Adjust the hinges outwards from the stop.
53
Which direction must the tabs of asphalt shingles face when they are being used as a starter strip for your roof? OBC
Granular side up, Tabs facing up the roof. 9.26.7.2. Stater strip (b) shingles of the same weight and quality as those used as a roof covering with tabs facing up the roof slope.
54
What is the name of the removable or fixed piece between a pair of entry doors?
Mullion
55
What type of window has an upper and lower sash that move vertically?
Double hung
56
What is the most appropriate material to use for backing when caulking a large gap between a brick moulding and brick finish in an exterior wall?
Foam backer rod
57
The minimum space required between wood roof shingles?
6MM Key Words: Wood Roof Shingles 9. 26.9.4. Spacing and Joints (1) Shingles shall be spaced approximately 6 mm apart and offset at the joints in adjacent courses not less than 40 mm so that joints in alternate courses are staggered.
58
When installing a door frame, Which part of the frame is plumb 1st?
Hinge side
59
What is the minimum on centre spacing for the attachment of runners on exterior steel stud wall? OBC
305MM Key words: Installation of Runners 9.24.3. Installation 9.24.3.1. Installation of Runners 􀔞2􀔟 Runners required in Sentence 􀔞1􀔟 shall be securely attached to the building at approximately 50 mm from the ends, and at intervals of not more than 610 mm o.c. for interior walls and 305 mm o.c. for exterior walls
60
What is place between roof framing members to maintain airflow into the attic space?
Baffles
61
What is the minimum width for metal Valley flashing? OBC
600 mm 9.26.4.3. Valley Flashing (4) Closed valley flashing shall consist of sheet metal, self sealing composite membranes consisting of polyethylene and bituminous material or one layer of either Type S smooth surface roll roofing or Type M mineral surface roll roofing (mineral surface down) not less than 600mm wide, and nails shall not penetrate the flashing within 75 mm of its edge or 124 mm of the bottom of the valley centerline.
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What is the minimum amount that flashing must extend up a wall at an intersection between wall cladding and roof shingles? OBC
75MM 9.26.4.5. Intersection of Shingle Roofs and Walls Other Than Masonry (1)The intersection of shingle roofs and walls clad with other than masonry shall be protected with flashing. (2) Flashing required in Sentence 1 shall be installed so that it extends up the wall not less than 75 mm behind the sheathing paper, and extends not less than 75 mm hoizontally.
63
What size of a reveal would typically be provided between the edge of the garage door jamb and the brick mould?
Quarter of an inch
64
What is the name for an opening in a parapet wall that allows rainwater to drain from the roof deck?
Scupper
65
Is the name of the piece of trim used to covered opening between a pair of doors?
Astragal
66
What is the minimum head or end lap for sheathing paper when it is used as underlay for shingles?
50MM Key words: Underlay, shingles 9.26.6. Underlay Beneath Shingles 9.26.6.1. Mateials (1) Except as required in Sentence (2), when underlay is used beneath shingles, it shall be, (a) asphalt-saturated sheathing paper weighing not less than 0.195 kg/m², or (b) No. 15 plain or perforated asphalt-saturated felt. (2) Underlay used beneath wood shingles shall be breather type. 9.26.6.2. Installation (1) When used with shingles, underlay shall be installed parallel to the eaves with head and end lap of not less than 50 mm.
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How many bundles or standard 3 tab asphalt shingle would be required to cover a surface of 1190ft² given a 10% allowance for waste?
41 Take your overall square footage and add 10%: 1190f t² × 1.10 = 1309f t² Next, divide your new value by the amount covered by a single bundle of shingles (32ft²): 1309ft2 ÷ 32 = 40.90625bundles≈41bundles
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What is the name of the metal that is installed around the perimeter of the roof?
Drip edge
69
Methods used to reduce thermal bridging of exterior walls?
Install Polystyrene on the outside of the exterior wall
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What is the standard angle for the edge of a door?
3ﾟ
71
What percentage of your total attic ventilation is required to be in the soffit?
25% 9.19.1.2. Vent Requirements (1) Except as provided in Sentence (2), the unobstructed vent area shall be not less than 1/300 of the insulated ceiling area. (2)Where the roof slope is less than 1 in 6 or in roofs that are constructed with roof joists, the unobstructed vent area shall be not less than 1/150 of the insulated ceiling area. (3) Required vents are permitted to be roof type, eave type, gable-end type or any combination of them, and shall be distributed, (a) uniformly on opposite sides of the building, (b) with not less than 25% of the required openings located at the top of the space, and (c) with not less than 25% of the required openings located at the bottom of the space.
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How are all wood shingles produce?
Sawn
73
Maximum height for a parapet wall in relation to its width?
Height = 3X wall thickness Key words: Parapet walls 9.20.6.5. Parapet Walls (1) The height of parapet walls above the adjacent roof surface shall be not more than three times the parapet wall thickness
74
What is the minimum number of nail required version going fastening wood shingles to roof?
2 9.26.9. Wood Roof Shingles 9.26.9.5. Fastening (1) Shingles shall be fastened with two nails or staples located approximately 20 mm from the sides of the shingle and 40 mm above the exposure line.
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When corner boards are installed on the outside corners of a house, one piece is narrower than the other by ____.
The thickness of the corner board stock

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