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1
Q

What are the different types of homes

A

Ranch homes, split level homes, Cape Cod, French provincial, colonial.

2
Q

What is a sIll?

A

Lowes wood part of the house

3
Q

What is the lowest part of construction

What are horizontal support beams the rest on top of the pier

A

Footings

Floor joists

4
Q

What is a ridge board

What is a soffit

What is a fascia

What are flashing

A

The highest part of the construction

Underside of the eave

The board that covers the ends of the rafters

Metal piece that goes around chimney to stop leaks

5
Q

What is the most popular roof design

A

Gable

6
Q

Insulation

A

The higher the R-value the more effective

7
Q

Manufactured, or mobile homes

Modular homes

A

Personal property until permanently affixed

Building sections the symbol on site and become real property

8
Q

Definition of A living area

A

Heat up a conventional source and he must be finished