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1
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Drip edge nail and overlap spacing

A

12” between nails and a 2” overlap

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2
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Ice guard has to be how many inches from the outside wall?

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24”

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3
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How many nails per roof tile?

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1

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4
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Astragal stop is what?

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The middle trim of a French door

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5
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What is the minimum number of hinges for external doors?

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3

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6
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How do you determine the swing of a door?

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Put your back to the hinges and determine which hand opens the door. That is the swing of the door.

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7
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What are the egress window requirements?

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  • Sill height must be 44” or less from the floor
  • At least a 24” high opening
  • At least a 20” wide opening
  • Unblocked open area no less than 5 sq. feet for ground floor and 5.7 square feet for non-ground floor
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8
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What are the habitable room window requirements?

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At least 8% of the square footage of the room in window glass and 1/2 of it must be open to outdoor air

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9
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How many studs do you need in the corners?

A

3

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10
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What are the wall sheathing nail spacing requirements?

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6” on the edge and 12” in the field

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11
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Are #3 studs okay to use?

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Yes

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12
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What is let in bracing?

A

It is where you notch out the studs and plates to accommodate diagonal braces

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13
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When do “I” joists require web stiffeners on both sides?

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When there is a bearing wall on top of them

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14
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What thickness do LVLs normally come in?

A

1 3/4”

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15
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What spacing all around should sheathing and sub floor have?

A

1/8”

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16
Q

Saw dust piles indicate what insect?

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Carpenter ants

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17
Q

Subterranean termites account for what percentage of damage?

A

95%

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18
Q

Lumber is considered green when the moisture content is greater than______%

A

19%

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19
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What does “MC” stand for?

A

Moisture Content

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20
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What are the characteristics of quarter sawing lumber?

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It has a low tendency to warp, shrink and swell

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21
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What are the characteristics of flat sawing lumber?

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Produces wider boards but are likely to shrink and warp

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22
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What is the maximum back fill around existing trees?

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1 foot

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23
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What part of the tree helps it grow and absorb nutrients?

A

Cambium

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24
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For air entrained concrete what type of floats must be used?

A

Aluminum or magnesium

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25
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What are the concrete jointing requirements?

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Use a 3/4” jointing tool and make the cuts at least 1 1/4” deep or 25% of the concrete thickness

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26
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When can you edge/joint concrete?

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When the sheen has left the concrete

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27
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What is the second step in finishing concrete once there is no visible water?

A

Bull Floating

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28
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What is the first step in finishing concrete?

A

Screeding

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29
Q

What is the minimum basement slab thickness?

A

3 1/2”

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30
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How often must you add reinforcement to block walls?

A

Every other course

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31
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What must be installed prior to damp proofing block walls?

A

A cement/sand mixture called parging

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32
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Are 3 core or 2 core stretcher blocks stronger?

A

2 core

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33
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How soon after waterproofing can you back fill?

A

48 hours

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34
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What equipment do you use to back fill?

A

Gradeall

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35
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What are the wood beam (girder) clearance/requirements for concrete walls?

A

1/2” on sides and ends

4” minimum bearing

Must have an asphalt bearing pad

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36
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What should you use to strip wood concrete forms instead of metal pry bars?

A

Wood wedges

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37
Q

Where does the base flashing for brick go?

A

Below the first brick above grade with a 1” gap behind the brick

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38
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What are the perimeter drain requirements?

A

4” pipe with sock

Rest on 2” of gravel

6” of stone on top

12” of stone out from footing

Comes through the footing via a bleeder

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39
Q

Do spread footings have keyways?

A

Yes

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40
Q

What is the swell factor for dirt in a dump truck?

A

30% - 40%

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41
Q

What stockpiles topsoil for the future?

A

Bulldozer or front end loader

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42
Q

Dirt that has been dug out is called what?

A

Spoils

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43
Q

What is the compaction for sand?

A

95%

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44
Q

What is the compaction for gravel?

A

98%

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45
Q

What are batter boards used for?

A

Helping find the corners

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46
Q

What is a transit used for?

A

Measuring horizontal and vertical angles as well as checking for plumb

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47
Q

A builder’s level is also called a ______?

A

Dumpy level

48
Q

What do you add to concrete to reduce the impact of impact loads?

A

Fiber

49
Q

How many inches of concrete need to be around rebar in footings?

A

3”

50
Q

How many inches of concrete need to be around rebar in walls and slabs?

A

3/4”

51
Q

What is use to fix horizontal cracks in concrete?

A

Epoxy

52
Q

What expands when mixed with water and hardens within minutes?

A

Hydraulic Cement

53
Q

What type or cement is used for residential purposes?

A

Type 1

54
Q

What is the chemical reaction that occurs when water combines with cement causing heat as it cures?

A

Hydration

55
Q

How often must pump jacks be anchored to the structure?

A

Every 10 feet

56
Q

What is the maximum pole height for pump jacks?

A

30 feet

57
Q

What is the required ladder angle/ratio?

A

75°
or
4 to 1

58
Q

What is the maximum air hose length

A

100 feet

59
Q

What PSI do standard pneumatic nailers and staplers operate on?

A

60 - 120 psi

60
Q

What is the most common injury on the job site?

A

Back injury

61
Q

What does “PASS” stand for

A

Pull
Aim
Squeeze
Sweep

62
Q

What type of fire extinguisher is required for the job site?

A

ABC

63
Q

Fuel can designations and requirements

A

Gas – RED
Diesel – GREEN
Kerosene – BLUE

Over 1 gallon requires a safety can

64
Q

What scale is most common for residential prints?

A

1/4”

65
Q

How many square feet of habitable space requires an architect?

A

Anything 3500 square feet or more

66
Q

It is recommended to not use more than what percent of gross monthly income on housing?

A

25%

67
Q

How many standard bricks make up a square foot?

A

7

68
Q

What are the standard block dimensions?

A

8” X 16”

69
Q

How do you calculate slope?

A

% X Distance

e.g. 6% X 25’ = 1.5’

70
Q

When estimating drywall for a room do not forget to include the_____?

A

Ceiling

71
Q

When calculating studs always add _____ for starters.

A

one stud

72
Q

How do you calculate board feet?

A

(W * T * L) / 12 –> Starting with Feet

(W * T * L) / 144 –> Starting with Inches

73
Q

Unemployment tax is for the first _____.

A

$7000

74
Q

What is included in FICA tax?

A

Social Security –> 6.2%

Medicare –> 1.4%

75
Q

What is a good quick asset ratio?

A

1:1

76
Q

What is a good current ratio?

A

2:1

77
Q

What do balance sheets show?

A

Assets, liabilities and equity

The financial condition of the company

78
Q

What do income statements show?

A

Net profit or loss

79
Q

How often must you file tax documents?

A

Quarterly

80
Q

When must you send 1009s for sub?

A

By January 31st

81
Q

A W-2 Employee is anyone who has _____?

A

Withholdings taken from their pay

82
Q

What is the minimum business accounting retention requirement?

A

7 years

83
Q

What is the minimum personal accounting retention requirement?

A

3 years

84
Q

How do you calculate net worth?

A

Asssets - Liabilities

85
Q

What are the two depreciation methods?

A
  1. Straight Line
  2. Accelerated Balance
86
Q

How does the Accrual Basis accounting method work?

A

Revenues recorded when earned

Expenses recorded when incurred

87
Q

How does the Cash Basis accounting method work?

A

Revenues recorded when received

Expenses recorded when paid

88
Q

For lateral truss bracing you must over lap at least ____ trusses.

A

two trusses

89
Q

What is the maximum temporary truss bracing length?

A

20 feet

90
Q

For ground storage, how often must you block trusses?

A

Every 8 to 10 feet

91
Q

The tolerance for trusses is _____.

A

1/4”

92
Q

When do you need to use spreader bars for trusses?

A

When the trusses are over 30 feet and less than 60 feet

93
Q

Concrete reaches 65% - 70% of it’s strength after how many days?

A

7

94
Q

What do you call a short handled bull float for finishing high and low spots in concrete?

A

A Darby

95
Q

What measures the water to cement ratio for concrete?

A

The Slump Test

96
Q

Saw cuts in concrete must be within how many hours of pouring?

A

4 to 12 hours

97
Q

Rebar is measured in 1/8 of an inch. So #5 rebar is _____ diameter.

A

5/8”

98
Q

Do not drop concrete more than _____ feet while pouring.

A

5 feet

99
Q

What do you add to concrete when you have to pump it?

A

Plasticizers

100
Q

What do you add to concrete for severe weather?

A

5% - 7% air entrainment

101
Q

When you are pumping concrete the most common aggregate is ______.

A

River Rock

102
Q

Course aggregate is gennerally less than ______.

A

1/2”

103
Q

Fine aggregate must be smaller than _______.

A

1/4”

104
Q

What is the most common type of cement?

A

Type 1

105
Q

What is the restricted zone for masonry walls?

A

The height of the wall plus 4 feet

e.g. an 8 foot wall would be a 12 foot restricted zone (8 + 4 = 12)

106
Q

What is the white powder sometimes found on bricks called?

A

Efflorescence

107
Q

What is the standard brick size?

A

3 1/4” X 2 1/4” X 8”

108
Q

What are the most common wall blocks called?

A

Stretchers

109
Q

What does “CMU” stand for?

A

Concrete Masonry Unit

110
Q

When the weather is hot mortar beds should be no longer than ______.

A

4 feet

111
Q

What temperature does it need to be to use mortar?

A

70°F -100°F

112
Q

What is type “S” mortar used for?

A

For small amount of flex and used above grade

113
Q

What is type “N” mortar used for?

A

Above grade

114
Q

What is type “M” mortar used for?

A

Below grade

115
Q

What is the ideal riser height for stairs?

A

7”

Residential Builders License (3 decks)

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