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Carpentry Basics 3

Subjects : industries, carpentry
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1. The pitch of a roof that has a rise of 8' and a run of 12' is...






2. The degree of roof incline expressed as the ratio of the rise - in inches - to the run - in inches.






3. Light framing lumber is classified as _____ lumber






4. The surface - installed over the supporting framing members - to which the roofing is applied.






5. What plan shows the size - the number - and the location of the structural members constituting the building framework?






6. Rolling shingles edges caused by improper number of roofing nails or fasteners placed too high on the shingle.






7. Lines on drawings used to show an outline that is not visible from the view shown are called...






8. The person Who is licensed to design buildings and oversee their construction is the






9. A type of dark roof discoloration caused by algae. Commonly called fungus growth.






10. Where should the flashing that joins the roof and vertical walls start and end?






11. You are beginning to lay the second course of roof sheathing. What is the MINIMUM number of rafters this piece of roof sheathing must cover?






12. The distance a rafter rises vertically for each foot of run is known as the






13. The three dimensions shown on a 3-D object are _____.






14. Any outlet for air that protrudes through the roof deck - such as a pipe or stack. Any device installed on the roof - gable - or soffit for the purpose of ventilating the underside of the roof deck.






15. What direction - in relation to the rafters - should plywood sheathing be installed?






16. A ridgeboard is typically






17. Exterior grade boards used as a roof deck material.






18. General drawings consist of what two types of drawings?






19. What can be installed in a home with gable vents to dramatically increase the ventilation of the attic?






20. A type of adjustable square that can be used to set - test - and transfer angles is called a...






21. The minimum standard headroom for commercial use is...

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22. When repairing valley flashing - how many inches from the lifted shingle edge should you spread roofing cement?






23. Which of these is a true statement regarding availability for work






24. Roofing brackets are constructed to fit the roof's_____.






25. A solid line with arrowheads at both ends to indicate the length - width - or height of an object is known as a/an _____ line






26. The horizontal member at the bottom of a door frame is known as the






27. What is the MOST popular layout for installing standard 12-inch tab asphalt shingles?






28. A framing square has two sections called the






29. What is the wood commonly used in the manufacture of wood frame windows?






30. A skin irritation that can be caused by exposure to cement is called...






31. That portion of the roof structure that extends beyond the exterior walls of a building.






32. Pieces of metal or roll roofing used to prevent seepage of water into a building around any intersection or projection in a roof such as vent pipes - chimneys - adjoining walls - dormers - and valleys.






33. That portion of the roof structure that extends beyond the exterior walls of a building.






34. You are beginning to lay the second course of roof sheathing. What is the MINIMUM number of rafters this piece of roof sheathing must cover?






35. Green concrete is so named because of its






36. A noncorrosive - nonstaining material used along the eaves and rakes to allow water runoff to drip clear of underlying construction.






37. What roofing term identifies the horizontal - lower edge of a sloped roof?






38. The roof incline expressed as the ratio of the rise - in inches - to the span - in inches.






39. Pieces of metal or roll roofing used to prevent seepage of water into a building around any intersection or projection in a roof such as vent pipes - chimneys - adjoining walls - dormers - and valleys.






40. The three dimensions shown on a 3-D object are _____.






41. Method of valley construction in which shingles on both sides of the valley are trimmed along a chalk line. The line is snapped on each side of the valley. Shingles do not extend across the valley. The flashing is exposed.






42. Method of valley construction in which shingles on both sides of the valley are trimmed along a chalk line. The line is snapped on each side of the valley. Shingles do not extend across the valley. The flashing is exposed.






43. When repairing valley flashing - how many inches from the lifted shingle edge should you spread roofing cement?






44. General drawings consist of what two types of drawings?






45. The internal angle formed by the intersection of two sloping roof planes.






46. A vent pipe that penetrates the roof.






47. Balloon frame construction is rarely used today because






48. The roof incline expressed as the ratio of the rise - in inches - to the span - in inches.






49. At least how many ladder rungs should extend above the eaves to allow a person to step directly out onto the roof?






50. A ridgeboard is typically







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