Term
The minimum clearance from a masonry
fireplace to wood trimming members is: |
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Definition
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Term
The tirst two coats ot plaster must have a total
thickness of |
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Definition
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Term
| Which is a finish-coat plaster? |
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Definition
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Term
What is the best way to attach a wall to a steel
beam? |
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Definition
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Term
Energy requirements specify 2X6 studs in ail
walls. True or False |
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Definition
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Term
2X6 studs must be used when R-19 fiberglass
bats are used to obtain R-19 wall insulation.
True or False |
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Definition
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Term
| The phrase "dropping a stringer'' |
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Definition
| To allow for the thickness of the first tread. |
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Term
When working on a roof, what type of shoes
should you be wearing? |
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Definition
| Composition (rubber-soled) |
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Term
| A galvanized drip edge is applied; |
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Definition
Under the felt at the eave, over the felt at the
rake, and to the sheathing |
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Term
Portland cement is a roof covering. True or
False |
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Definition
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Term
To cut wallboard, score the____side first and
then cut the other side. |
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Definition
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Term
What type of furnace is used in an attic or
crawl space? |
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Definition
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Term
| Unlined masonry chimneys must be at least |
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Definition
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Term
You may not use platform framing in
California. True or False. |
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Definition
False
Platform (Western) framing is common in
California. |
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Term
R-19 walls may be constructed by installing
wall sheathing on the outside of 2X4" studs
with R-11 between the studs. True or False. |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the best nail for drywall? |
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Definition
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Term
| An advantage of sheetrock screws is: |
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Definition
| Better fastening strength |
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Term
Loose-fill insulation is best for older homes.
True or False |
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Definition
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Term
A.fter a set of wood cabinets is delivered to a
jobsite, to prevent warping you should: |
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Definition
Leave inside and unwrapped but covered for 4-
5 days |
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Term
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Definition
Exterior walls and ceilings
All walls, ceilings, roofs, and floors that separate
heated from unheated spaces should be insulated. |
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Term
| Which duct has the least resistant? |
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Definition
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Term
The proper type of furnace when ducts are in
concrete is: |
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Definition
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Term
Where should the vapor barrier be
installed? |
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Definition
| Between insulation and interior wall |
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Term
, In terms of energy and cost efficiency, the best
roof for a building in a temperate climate is: |
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Definition
, In terms of energy and cost efficiency, the best
roof for a building in a temperate climate is: |
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Term
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Definition
Soundproofing
RC = resilient channel. It separates concrete block
from gypsum board for sound insulation. Mounted
on one side of the wall only. |
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Term
| You should insulate heating ducts: |
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Definition
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Term
For lateral stability for columns and beams
you need: |
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Definition
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Term
| The primary disadvantage of polyurethane is: |
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Definition
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Term
| What causes a valley to leak? |
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Definition
Valley not sealed
Since water runoff is concentrated in valleys, they are especially vulnerable to leakage, and must be
property flashed. |
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Term
The starter course for asphalt shingles should
have an overhang of: |
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Definition
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Term
The primary disadvantage of a direct drop of
concrete with a flat chute is: |
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Definition
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Term
If you have a large opening in joists due, for
example, to a fireplace or ehimney, the joists
and headers should be: |
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Definition
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Term
If floor joists can't handle a span by the size of
the joists alone, add: |
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Definition
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Term
If a beam extends beyond its support it is
called: |
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Definition
Cantilever
A Cantilever beam is supported only at one end. |
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Term
Before applying asphalt shingles, the first step
is: |
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Definition
| Install eave drip flashing |
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Term
You cannot use plastic cement on wood
shingles because; |
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Definition
| Wood will expand and force the cement off. |
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Term
What should you do prevent condensation
on a cold water line? |
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Definition
|
|
Term
| Where must vou insulate in a new house? |
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Definition
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Term
Among these sheathing materials:Particle board - Fiberboard - Gypsum - Wall board (or
drywall) - and Styrofoam, which one is the best
insulation and also helpful for installation? |
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Definition
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Term
What is the disadvantage of using styrofoam
for wall sheathing? |
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Definition
| It adds no structural strength to the walls. |
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Term
Of sheet metal, iiberglass, polyurethane, and
brick, what type of insulation has the highest
R-value? |
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Definition
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|
Term
Among wood, brick, concrete, and aluminum
which one has the highest R-vaiue? |
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Definition
|
|
Term
What is the main limitation of Urethane foam
insulation? |
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Definition
|
|
Term
What is the most preferred type of insulation
for all types of construction? |
|
Definition
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|
Term
For an old house, or an existing structure,
what is the most common way to insulate? |
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Definition
|
|
Term
, When insulating under a floor with foil-faced
insulation, which direction would the vapor-
barrier face? |
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Definition
| up, toward the living area. |
|
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Term
| What is the best way to insulate heating and cooling ducts? |
|
Definition
| 3 layers of insulation, loosely wrapped |
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|
Term
Sound control acoustical insulation is installed
in a manner similar to: |
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Definition
|
|
Term
What is the most efficient for sound control in
partitions? |
|
Definition
| Designed sound control watts. |
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Term
What is an outstanding advantage of acoustical
plaster over other acoustical material? |
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Definition
|
|
Term
To be classified as energy efficient, south-
facing glazing must be: |
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Definition
| At 22.5 degree from true south. |
|
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Term
. What type of glass allows the least amount of
cool air or warm air to escape (from the
structure)? |
|
Definition
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|
Term
Thoroughly mixing I cubic yard of coarse
aggregate with V2 cubic yard of fine aggregate
will make approximately_____cubic yard of
material. |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| What is the strongest type of aggregate? |
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Definition
| Washed-river-run, or round-shape. |
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Term
| What is the proper way to store sand? |
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Definition
| On a hard base in moisture controlled area. |
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Term
| What is the proper way to store pea gravel? |
|
Definition
Build up in gradual horizontal layers on a hard
base. |
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|
Term
| What is the proper way to store crushed rock? |
|
Definition
Build up in gradual horizontal layers on a hard
base, or in vertical storage bins directly over
discharge. |
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|
Term
Which of the following retains heat the
longest: Air, water, rock, or sand? |
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Definition
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Term
Why do you put the footing rebar and the
vertical rebar together in the same block cell? |
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Definition
| To connect stem wall into footing. |
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|
Term
When hanging rebars in a form, when do you
set them? |
|
Definition
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|
Term
| What is the purpose of tying rebar? |
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Definition
| To hold them in place for concrete. |
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|
Term
| The best precise for splicing rebar is: |
|
Definition
Overlap the tied ends by a length that equals to
40 times of the diameter. |
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|
Term
It is usually specified that hooks in reinforcing
bars greater than 3/4" in diameter should be__________. |
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Definition
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|
Term
On a steel frame structure, how are wooden
joist attached? |
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Definition
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|
Term
When preparing to frame a wall, the first step
is to layout subfloor, and; |
|
Definition
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|
Term
When laying a subfloor, you should lay it in
relation to the joists in what way? |
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Definition
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|
Term
What is the purpose of a cross-bridging in a
floor? |
|
Definition
| To stiffen the floor, and spread the load. |
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|
Term
A characteristic of post-and-beam construction
is: |
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Definition
| Horizontal and vertical framing. |
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|
Term
The type of framing where the studs extend
from the sole plate to the roof plate is called: |
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Definition
|
|
Term
| How should you attach steel frame to a wall? |
|
Definition
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|
Term
[n good wood framing, all joists and rafters
should be framed with the crowning edges: |
|
Definition
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|
Term
When putting posts to support beams, the posts
should be placed on__________. |
|
Definition
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|
Term
What is used to eliminate the lateral movement
of columns and beams? |
|
Definition
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|
Term
| The construction of a wall begins with: |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
What do you call a wall, or a partition that
support itself and a vertical load? |
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Definition
| A bearing wall, or bearing partition. |
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|
Term
What is the portion of a wall that widens for a
short distance called? |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| What is the normal length of a drywall stud? |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| What is the common width of a drywall? |
|
Definition
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|
Term
What type of nail should you use on drywall
boards? |
|
Definition
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|
Term
When installing drywall, an installer would be
most concern with: |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
What is the advantage of screwing in
drywalls? |
|
Definition
| The drywall will be more secured. |
|
|
Term
To cut wallboards, you should_______the
smooth side first, then cut the other side. |
|
Definition
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|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| A sheetrock hammer face should be: |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
Among plaster, sheetrock, stucco, and
greenboard (waterboard, which one is less
absorbent? |
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Definition
|
|
Term
| What should be inspected before drywalls? |
|
Definition
The rough plumbing, the insulation, and the
rough electrical wiring. |
|
|
Term
What type of building paper is used between
the suds and the siding? |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
What should you use when cutting a small and
thin piece of material? |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
How many nails go into a header from a king
stud (not a metal stud)? |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
Blunting the end of a nail to keep it from
splitting the wood is a common practice. What
is the negative aspect of this practice? |
|
Definition
| The nail will not hold as well. |
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|
Term
| When nailing trim board, nails are driven: |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
stringers are planks running the total length of
the stairway, and are notched to support the
treads and risers, true or false? |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
Why do you "drop the stringer" on the bottom
step? |
|
Definition
To compensate for the thickness of the first
step. |
|
|
Term
A horizontal tie beam in a roof above the wall
plate is a: |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| What is the purpose of a collar beam? |
|
Definition
To connect 2 opposite rafters at a level above
the wall plat, and to support the weight of a
roof. |
|
|
Term
| A. roof that rise 12" per horizontal foot is: |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
The surface of a cornice in a vertical position
is: |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
A roof formed of 4 straight sides, all sloping
up toward the center of the building,
terminating in a ridse, is commonly called a: |
|
Definition
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|
Term
The intersection of the gable roof and the
main roof is called: |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
On a "Hip and Valley" roof, what caused the
valleys to leak? |
|
Definition
| Valleys not sealed (dubbed flashing) |
|
|
Term
A "Roofing square" is the roofer's unit of
measure, and it equals to: |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| In roofing language, "Felt" is actually: |
|
Definition
| Asphalt impregnated felt. |
|
|
Term
Asphalt saturated (impregnated) felt is
eommonly used under_______shingles. |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
When installing asphalt (composition)
shingles, what do you do first? |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
Is nailing required on a wood roof deck when
using a mechanical felt laying machine? |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| What do you use to seal roll roofing? |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
Red cedar shingles are manufactured on three
lengths, 16", 18" and 24" and each bundle
contains_______square feet. |
|
Definition
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|
Term
How many bundles of cedar shingles will
cover 100 sq.? |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
When shingles are laid adjacent (next to eaeh
other), what are the laps (or overlaps) called? |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
What is the most likely reason for a leak in the
valley? |
|
Definition
| Dubbed (poorly sealed) valley flashing. |
|
|
Term
What's wrong with using plastic roof cement
on a wood roof? |
|
Definition
Woods will soak up water, expand, and break
the seal. |
|
|
Term
To tell if a roof vent is causing leaks, where
do you look for moisture? |
|
Definition
| Between the shingles and the paper. |
|
|
Term
| What is the purpose of a "cant strip"? |
|
Definition
| Protect the edges when rolling up curbs. |
|
|
Term
What type of roof colors would you use in a
temperate zone? |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| Where is a cap and base used? |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
When doing a suspended channel ceiling,
what should be done first? |
|
Definition
Determine the finished height of the new
ceiline. |
|
|
Term
"Crossed-fiirring" is the term used to denote
furring members attached to the other
structural component to support lath in the_________. |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
Which type of lath is least likely to cause
cracks in the plaster? |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
A bundle of metal lath normally contain
_______square yards, or 10 sheet per bundle
at 18 square foot per sheet. |
|
Definition
20
(10 sheets x 18 sq.ft.) ,9 = 20
(There are 9 square foot in a square yard.) |
|
|
Term
Metal lath is normally used with it's long
dimension of the sheet in a_____position. |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
What is the most common or best plaster
base? |
|
Definition
| Wire mesh or expanded metal lath. |
|
|
Term
| How is "key" in plaster obtained? |
|
Definition
Basic ingredients: Gypsum or its products as a
binder. |
|
|
Term
Plaster which is not mixed with sand or any
aggregate or water is called: |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| Which plaster is the most fire resistant? |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
Portland cement plaster should not be placed
over gypsum lath, wood lath, or: |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
What do you add to the final decorative
plastering coat mix? |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
How many 8' x 3" boards are needed to cover
this attic wall? |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
What is the minimum ceiling height for any
room in dwelling or an apartment house,
measured from the finish floor to the finished
ceiling? |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
In addition to the "dead load", each floor of a
hotel, apartment house, or dwelling must be
constructed as to support safely a "live load" of
not less than____lbs. per square foot of floor
areas. |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
What is the minimum "live load" you must
build for, if a roof is 200 sq.' in area or less,
and has a pitch of less than 4 in 12 (4:12, or
1/3)? |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
Each bedroom, or any room intended for
sleeping purpose in a welling shall have a
superficial floor area of not less than____
sq.' |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
What is the minimum superficial floor area
must every kitchen in an apartment house or
dwelling have? |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
Every HALLWAY in a hotel, apartment
house, or dwelling, there shall be a clear
ceiling height of___', measured from the
finished floor to the finished ceiling. |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| ______plaster is applied over lath. |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
What is the first coat of plaster on three-coat
work commonly called? |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
What is the second coat of plaster applied on
three-coat work commonly called? |
|
Definition
| The bond coat or brown coat. |
|
|
Term
What is the third coat of plaster applied on
three-coat work commonly called? |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
Which coat is the hardest (most durable,
toughest) coat on plaster? |
|
Definition
| Gauging coat, or the finish coat. |
|
|
Term
What is the minimum total thickness of the
first and second coat of plaster for 3-coat
Portland cement plaster work? |
|
Definition
| According to the UBC, it is 3/4". |
|
|
Term
The recommended minimum thickness of
gypsum plaster, including finish coat, applied
over metal lath is: |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
How long should you wait between the
brown coat and finish coat? |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
The final decorative coat of plaster is usually
mixed with_____plaster. |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
Prevent cracking due to shrinkage of the stud
with: |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
If you want to minimize flammability, use the
following as the plaster basecoat: |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
When insulation is blown into a wall, the hole
should be: |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
When insulation is blown into a wall, the
diameter of the hole on the hole should be no
larger than: |
|
Definition
3" It is recommended that the diameter of the hole be
no greater than 3 " and no less than 2 " |
|
|
Term
The distance that adjacent shingles overlap
horizontally is called the: |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| Which is best for decorative finishing? |
|
Definition
Finish-coat plasters (acoustical, molding,
etc..) |
|
|
Term
Which type of flexible insulation has the
vapor barrier on one side only? |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| The adhesion on rolled roofing should be: |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
The height difference between a cantilevered
and an exposed roof rafter is____. |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
When insulating under a floor with foil-
faced insulation, which direction would the
vapor barrier face? |
|
Definition
| up, toward the living area. |
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