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Carpentry Basics 3

Subjects : industries, carpentry
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. How many inches should underlayment lap on both sides over a ridge?






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






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






4. A portable circular saw has






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

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6. maximum span of a 2'

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7. How many pieces of 16' lumber are needed for the soleplates - top plates - and double top plates of a building 40' wide and 30' long?






8. A package of shingles. There may be three - four - or five bundles per square.






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






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






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






12. Shingles used to cover the horizontal external angle formed by the intersection of two sloping roof planes.






13. One of the MOST critical factors in roof duration is _____.






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






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






16. Green concrete is so named because of its






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






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






19. A package of shingles. There may be three - four - or five bundles per square.






20. The finished underside of the eaves.






21. 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?






22. The exposed portion of strip shingles defined by cutouts.






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






24. How many pieces of 16' lumber are needed for the soleplates - top plates - and double top plates of a building 40' wide and 30' long?






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

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26. Shingles used to cover the horizontal external angle formed by the intersection of two sloping roof planes.






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






28. A ridgeboard is typically






29. What should you use to seal the joints between flashing and other surfaces after holes have been patched?






30. The term quarter-sawed means...






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






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






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






34. 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.






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






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






37. 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.






38. When building a stair with a total rise of 7'-7' - the number of risers required and their unit rise is _____.

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39. A row of shingles or roll roofing running the length of the roof.






40. The scale of a drawing is not a unit of measurement but represents the _____ between the size of the object as shown - and its actual size.






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






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






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






44. When laying out a stringer using a framing square - the blade of the framing square represents the unit _____ and the tongue represents the unit_______.






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






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






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

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






49. A vent pipe that penetrates the roof.






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