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Carpentry Basics 3

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1. What enlarged drawings show the builder how various parts are to be connected?






2. The term S-dry on a lumber grade stamp means that the lumber contains ____ moisture






3. The uppermost - horizontal external angle formed by the intersection of two sloping roof planes.






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






5. How should you remove roofing layers when preparing to replace the entire roof?






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






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






8. 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?






9. The term quarter-sawed means...






10. 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.






11. In what order should damaged shingles be removed?






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






13. The standard width for a main entry door is...

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14. 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?






15. The standard width for a main entry door is...

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






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






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






19. A portable circular saw has






20. If lumber is used in contact with masonry - it must be






21. If lumber is used in contact with masonry - it must be






22. A top view of the footings or foundation walls is a/an _____ plan.






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






24. The type of fastener that should be used to secure a window to the structure is a...






25. Detail drawings consist of what two types of views?






26. A framing square has two sections called the






27. The length of a common rafter for a roof with a span of 30' and a rise of 10' is...

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28. dimensions of a door marked '3668' on a floor plan are

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29. You should always use _____ when using a table saw to rip boards less than 4' wide






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






31. 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.






32. Specific types of foundations - doors - windows - insulation - cornices - and so forth is customarily shown in the _____ drawings






33. Which step do you start AFTER the roof has been completely stripped of roofing and the underlayment has been finished?






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






35. Fibrous material saturated with asphalt and used as an underlayment of sheathing paper.






36. To cover the surface of one shingle or roll with another.






37. Which type of roof damage is usually caused by improperly applied felt - wrinkled underlayment - or new shingles applied over old - rough shingles?






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






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






40. The uppermost - horizontal external angle formed by the intersection of two sloping roof planes.






41. Roofing lifelines must hold a MINIMUM deadweight of _____ pounds.






42. How far should the start row of shingles hang over the apron and drip edge?






43. For a given length and size - the type of floor joist with the most strength is a(n)






44. The lower edge of the shingle tabs.






45. type of construction where each floor of a structure is built as an individual unit is _____ framing.






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






47. What is the MAXIMUM length of the safety belt lanyard used while roofing?






48. A typical elevation is drawn at the same scale as a floor plan - usually 1/4 inch or 1/8 inch equals _____.






49. Roofing lifelines must hold a MINIMUM deadweight of _____ pounds.






50. Specific types of foundations - doors - windows - insulation - cornices - and so forth is customarily shown in the _____ drawings







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