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Lead and copper have been used since ancient times.
True
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Roll roofing is only used on low cost houses and storage buildings.
True
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Low slop roofs cannot be used for a terrace or other traffic areas.
False
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Term for sheets of glass in windows?
Lights
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What is installed to air infiltration to a crack on a door or window?
Weather Stripping
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Window is thought to have originated from old English
saying “wind hole.”
True
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Roof framing with trusses began in the middle of the 19th century.
False
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Stucco is strong, durable, fire resistant, but expensive.
False (not expensive)
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A disadvantage of metal roofs is the inability to soundproof for rain.
False
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Alternating metals are used in the panels to prevent corrosion of galvanic action.
False
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Can we use space sheathing underneath shingles?
True
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Component of the window that holds the glass is the sash.
True
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An advantage of paint is that little time is spent in preparation.
False
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What supports a barge (fly) rafter to a common rafter?
Lookout
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What is the general term for the material that goes directly over the roof sheathing?
Underlayment
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Siding nails may be hot dipped galvanized, aluminum, or stainless steel.
True (so they don't rust)
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What framing element is installed to prevent fire from moving up the cavity between studs and stairwells etc?
Blocking
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Wood shingles breathe better than shake shingles.
False
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Roofing materials are grouped into what two categories?
Steep and low slope
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Egress window must have clear opening width of atleast 20”.
True
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Vinyl siding when building fire…..
True
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Wood framing has more insulating than light gauge steel
framing unless the heat path is broken.
True
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The materials currently used for single ply membranes, fall into two categories are thermal setting and cold setting.
False
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A small window directly over a door is called:
Transom
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Solid lumber is more efficient used wood than wood I joists.
False
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Disadvantage of standing seam metal roof is bolts, etc.
False (it's the equipment that makes it the disadvantage)
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The part of the window that fits into the rough opening in to the wall fit into what?
Jamb
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Prior to 1980s tarpaper was the main weather barrier for homes.
True
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What prevents masonry veneer?
Metal Ties
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Making sure a wall is plumb, straight, and square is called:
Truing
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Wood shingles are thicker than shake shingles?
False
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Insect screens must be mounted on the outside of casement windows.
False (inside)
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Flat paint contains a high amount of pigment.
True
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PVC window frames are thermally inefficient.
False
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Egress window must have at least 3 sq. ft. of clear opening.
False
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Residential fire doors are made to close automatically in case of a fire.
False
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U value is the thermal insulting value.
True
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What are VOCs?
Volatile Organic Compunds
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Hip and valley are terms for slopping interesting roof planes
True
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Stains have a low proportion of solvent.
False
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What
type of glazing must be used when door and windows are close to the floor?
A, B, & D
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What is required at the eaves in cold climates to prevent
damage to structure because of ice.
Ice and Water Shield
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What is the life expectancy of asphalt shingles?
15-25 Years
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Windows that slide in their frames are more resistant to
air flow than projected windows.
False (sliding windows are more difficult to keep from air flowing in and out)
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What is the advantage of ridge beam construction?
Leaves the living space open to the roof
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2 major destructive forces on paint are water and
freezing.
False
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Composition board siding is made…proven to be unreliable.
False
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Term for the sloped portion of a roof edge:
Rake
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A disadvantage of wood shingle siding is that they must be applied one at a time?
False
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Wood windows standards are set by this organization?
WDMA
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Preservative treated wood or natural decay treated wood...contact with water?
True
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