H1 Flashcards
(195 cards)
1
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But what are two functions of a grit
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to act as a fire stop
Stiffen the wall
2
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C?
A
STUD
COMMON STUD VERTICAL MEMBER RUNS BETWEEN TOP AND BOTTOM PLATES
3
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Where are collar ties used
A
In Ruth framing to reduce the span of rafters
4
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In heavy timber construction, laminated mill construction, describe the process
A
Laminated mill construction gets its name from the way the subfloor planks are installed.
The planks are set on edge and laminated by nailing them together this is done directly on the girders, should not be confused with glue lamination
5
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The roof that looks like a barn
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Gambrel
6
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On which flooring system is a standard stud length based?
A
Platform framing
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Q
A
8
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WHAT IS THE PICTURE
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GABLE DORMERS
9
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How does a girder differ from a beam
A
Girders are large beans that support other beams.
Crimple stud and trimmer stud
Jack studs and cripple studs
10
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Masonry veneer is applied to the exterior building finish where should the Gap be to allow for shrinkage of the wood frame building
A
Left at the top of the masonry veneer
11
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Which part of the building code covers the design for platform forming
A
Part 9
12
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a roof with one long slope extending down to the flat floor and a short slope in the other direction to the second floor to form a gable roof is known as a
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Saltbox roof
13
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Smemi mill construction how are the floor supported
A
The floor planking rest on beams, which in turn supported by girders and columns. The beans may be supported on top of the girders or by steel beam hangers
14
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What must be done if changes are made to structure of a wood frame building?
A
A complete review of structural design
15
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What are two exterior finishes require special attention to shrinkage and settling
A
Cement stucco and masonry veneer
16
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?
A
17
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What does the term breaking point mean
A
Staggering of joints in plates or sheathing
18
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Whats a Tail Joist
A
19
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Flat roof is a simplest roof.
Flat and low slope roofs are used when green roofs are planted is desired so they’re also used for deck space over garages and living areas. What is another name for the small curb that runs around a flat roof so water doesn’t spill off
A
Parapet
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A
21
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Gable roofs are one of the easiest designs however they are worse for
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Hurricane regions
22
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What are lentils used for
A
Often called headers are horizontal members used to support loads over a door and window opening they’re usually doubled and sometimes tripled to support heavier loads
23
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Post, beam, plank construction
This type of framing is often used in?
A
Architectural designs and incorporated into platform framing,
24
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Balloon framing platform shrinks in what direction typically
A
Minimal to no movement
25
What is a Box Cornice?
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F?
CRIPPLES
SOMETIMES CALLED TRIMMERS ARE THE VERTICAL MEMEBR ATTACHED TO STUDS TO SUPPORT LINTELS
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28
A 2x6 wall with fiberglass bat insulation will have studs given an r6 insulation value and
And r9 in cavities between the studs
29
What is the horizontal projection of a roof at the top of a wall?
Wave or cornice
30
saltbox roof
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A?
LINTEL FOR A LOADBEARING WALL
ALSO CALLED A HEADER
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A header is above a door or a window and may contained a beam called a
Lintel
33
D?
UPPER JACK STUD
UPPER JACK STUD ARE CALLED THAT WHEN THEY ARE ABOVE A LINTEL/HEADER
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A triangular shaped end of a gable roof is called
Gable
35
hip or cottage
36
Platform framing will shrink and settle more than balloon framing by how much
The platform combination of three wall plates and floor joist can cause up to half inch shrinkage per floor level 13 mm
37
What is a ridge beam
Supports the load of a rafter or floor joist columns that extend to the concrete foundation must support the ridge beam
38
Which flooring system is used to create a large opening space?
Post, beam, and plank and heavy timber
39
Which framing system requires components to be designed by registered professional engineer?
Post, beam, and plank construction or if it's framing's members are more than 24 in on center
40
In wood frame buildings what is required when using cement stucco on the exterior finishing
Expansion joints are used at each floor to allow building to move without breaking the stucco
41
What's the difference between a crown and a camber
A camber is an intended upward curve built into manufactured beam or girder.
A crown is a lumber defect due to warping
42
What are two functions of sheathing
Supports finishing, provides lateral support, braces floors, walls or roofs diagonally
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What type of framing system usually uses would trusses?
Platform or balloon framing
45
All frame framing member space greater than 24 in on center must conform to?
Part 4 for the building code structural design which adds significant cost to the project cuz it requires a professional engineer to inspect and sign off the work and design
46
What style of wall / floor framing is used in the lady smmith vacation cabin
Western platform framing
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B?
HEADERS LAYED FLAT BECAUSE NON-LOADING BEARING WALL
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G?
LOWER JACK STUD WHEN THEY ARE UNDER A ROUGH SILL
49
Low-rise buildings are generally three stories or less in height and a regulated by which part of the building code
Part 9
50
Wood has a r value of about
R1 per inch
51
Which framing system is the fastest to construct?
Platform framing
52
Walls that have a sloped top plate are often called
Rake walls as they are normally used under a slope ceiling
53
Balloon frame construction is also known as Eastern frame construction it is only used in special situation because
It's very time consuming. And complete balloon framing is rarely used
Balloon framing may be encountered when older buildings are renovated.
54
What is thermal bridging
An area of significantly lower insulation due to the location of the framing materials
55
Describe a purlin
Are structural members that run at right angles to the rafters
56
Shear walls are used to provide
Lateral stability
57
What is formed when two roofs intersect
Oak Valley is formed when two roof surfaces meet regardless of the slope of the main roof the slope and the valley is less
58
What is strapping
Is used to prevent the bottom of the joist from twisting so that I can be spaced apart to support ceiling finishes or some types of roofing
59
What is the difference between post beam and plank construction versus heavy timber construction
Heavy timber construction columns that are 5"
60
What is a jack stud
Jack studs are studs that are shorter than full studs and they're referred to as an upper Jack stud when they are above the lintel, and a lower Jack stud when they are under a rough sill of a window opening
61
Platform and balloon frame construction are very similar and are regulated by part 9 of the building code. Part 9 limits the space in a framing members to maximum of
600 mm 24 in on center
62
What is a soffit
Is the underside of a building component. The underside of an open stair is also referred to as a stairs soffit.
63
What is airspace
Air spaces are gaps around the ends of a member of entering a confined area such as a beam pocket. They allow space for air to circulate around the members thus preventing decay
64
An outward production of a roof where it meets the wall
Called a cornice
65
Shed or gable dormers are projections in the roof to provide
More light and space in the Attic
66
Which way wood moves the most when wood games are loses moisture content
Arcoss the width
67
If a wood warps along its narrow Edge what is it called
The crown or a crook. Joy should always be installed with the crown up
68
What is wind bracing
Used to stiffen walls the brace consists of a continuous one by four let into the studs or multiple solo blocks between studs the brace is positioned at a 45° angle to the floor. Diagonal lumber wall sheathing or panel type washing acts as a wind bracing if they used
69
What is a knee wall
I type of pony wall that supports the rafter and closes off attic space knee walls are installed plum p
70
By increasing stud spacing from 400 MM to 600 mm on center. The amount of thermal bridging is reduced by
30%
71
I shed roof is a flat roof that is tipped on an angle. They form a single slope and are also known as
Monoslope, lean to roofs, skillion. Mostly common use in small building such as sheds
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There are three distinct wall and floor systems what are they?
Platform frame construction
Balloon frame construction
Post, beam, and plank construction
73
What is a gable roof shaped like
Dog house
74
What is a ridge support
Highest horizontal member of the roof the top end of the rafter or roof joist is attached to the bridge board. The ridge board is not used to support the load from the rafters
75
Why is it called a vertical member attaches to studs to support lentils
Cripples,trimmers
76
Crawl space must have a minimum clear height access no less than
600 mm 24 in
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Why must concrete footings be enlarged for post, beam, and plank framing
To support the concentrated point loads
78
What should be done before framing the rough opening for door window?
Obtain the correct rough sizes from the manufacturer or supplier
79
What is Western framing
It's typically what's found in British Columbia but it's known as platform frame construction. The floors are built first and then use as a platform to build the walls.
80
For a platform to frame construction what is the common stud length and frame walls standard height
Height of frame walls is standard at 8 ft 3/4,
The common wall stud length of 92 1/4 is based on standard platform framing which incorporates a single bottom sole plate and two double top plates
81
List three members that can be used to support the ceiling finish
Ceiling joist, roof joist, collar ties, strapping, roof trusses
82
A what is a parapet
Is a wall that extends above the roof line. The roof is usually flat and that parapet is used as a guard for railing or for fire protection
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What is a girts
pieces of solid blocking installed between studs usually at Mid height of the wall. They used to stiff in the wall or as to act as fire stops
86
What is a Buttress Wall?
87
Industrial construction uses heavy timber construction in three ways
Standard Mill construction
Semi mill construction,
Laminate mill construction
88
What is blocking
Is used similarly to bridging. The blocks also help to support and distribute the floor load but not as well as bridging it if the joists shrink due to drying
89
E?
ROUGH SILL
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In a balloon frame construction how are the studs laid out
Continuous wall studs extend from the seal plate at the concrete foundation right up to the top of the second story floor. Studs are usually 18 ft long and require scaffolding to install them. The second floor joists sit on a ledger that's placed on the studs floor
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H?
BOTTOM PLATE
92
Explain the difference between a header and a trimmer in the floor framing
Trimmer joists are spanning joist which run parallel with the main joist and support headers Joist. Header joist run perpendicular to the main choice and support tail joist
93
WHAT IS THIS
SHED DORMER
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In standard Mill construction how are the floor supported
Heavy flooring planks rest directly on girders, which in turn are supported by columns
96
What is backing
Refers to a piece of Saul lumber or plywood fasten and wells, floors or ceilings to support finishes, hardware, fixtures, cabinets, shelving, curtain rod
97
List two types of studs that are not full Wall height
Cripples to studs
Jack studs
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99
Low-rise buildings are generally three stories or less in height and a regulated by which part of the building code
Part 9
100
There are three distinct wall and floor systems what are they?
Platform frame construction
Balloon frame construction
Post, beam, and plank construction
101
Platform and balloon frame construction are very similar and are regulated by part 9 of the building code. Part 9 limits the space in a framing members to maximum of
600 mm 24 in on center
102
All frame framing member space greater than 24 in on center must conform to?
Part 4 for the building code structural design which adds significant cost to the project cuz it requires a professional engineer to inspect and sign off the work and design
103
What is Western framing
It's typically what's found in British Columbia but it's known as platform frame construction. The floors are built first and then use as a platform to build the walls.
104
For a platform to frame construction what is the common stud length and frame walls standard height
Height of frame walls is standard at 8 ft 3/4,
The common wall stud length of 92 1/4 is based on standard platform framing which incorporates a single bottom sole plate and two double top plates
105
Balloon frame construction is also known as Eastern frame construction it is only used in special situation because
It's very time consuming. And complete balloon framing is rarely used
Balloon framing may be encountered when older buildings are renovated.
106
In a balloon frame construction how are the studs laid out
Continuous wall studs extend from the seal plate at the concrete foundation right up to the top of the second story floor. Studs are usually 18 ft long and require scaffolding to install them. The second floor joists sit on a ledger that's placed on the studs floor
107
Post, beam, plank construction
This type of framing is often used in?
Architectural designs and incorporated into platform framing,
108
What is the difference between post beam and plank construction versus heavy timber construction
Heavy timber construction columns that are 5"
109
Industrial construction uses heavy timber construction in three ways
Standard Mill construction
Semi mill construction,
Laminate mill construction
110
In standard Mill construction how are the floor supported
Heavy flooring planks rest directly on girders, which in turn are supported by columns
111
Smemi mill construction how are the floor supported
The floor planking rest on beams, which in turn supported by girders and columns. The beans may be supported on top of the girders or by steel beam hangers
112
In heavy timber construction, laminated mill construction, describe the process
Laminated mill construction gets its name from the way the subfloor planks are installed.
The planks are set on edge and laminated by nailing them together this is done directly on the girders, should not be confused with glue lamination
113
Which way wood moves the most when wood games are loses moisture content
Arcoss the width
114
Platform framing will shrink and settle more than balloon framing by how much
The platform combination of three wall plates and floor joist can cause up to half inch shrinkage per floor level 13 mm
115
Balloon framing platform shrinks in what direction typically
Minimal to no movement
116
In wood frame buildings what is required when using cement stucco on the exterior finishing
Expansion joints are used at each floor to allow building to move without breaking the stucco
117
Masonry veneer is applied to the exterior building finish where should the Gap be to allow for shrinkage of the wood frame building
Left at the top of the masonry veneer
118
Wood has a r value of about
R1 per inch
119
A 2x6 wall with fiberglass bat insulation will have studs given an r6 insulation value and
And r9 in cavities between the studs
120
By increasing stud spacing from 400 MM to 600 mm on center. The amount of thermal bridging is reduced by
30%
121
On which flooring system is a standard stud length based?
Platform framing
122
Which flooring system is used to create a large opening space?
Post, beam, and plank and heavy timber
123
Why must concrete footings be enlarged for post, beam, and plank framing
To support the concentrated point loads
124
Which framing system is the fastest to construct?
Platform framing
125
Which framing system requires components to be designed by registered professional engineer?
Post, beam, and plank construction or if it's framing's members are more than 24 in on center
126
Which part of the building code covers the design for platform forming
Part 9
127
What type of framing system usually uses would trusses?
Platform or balloon framing
128
What must be done if changes are made to structure of a wood frame building?
A complete review of structural design
129
What are two exterior finishes require special attention to shrinkage and settling
Cement stucco and masonry veneer
130
What is thermal bridging
An area of significantly lower insulation due to the location of the framing materials
131
What style of wall / floor framing is used in the lady smmith vacation cabin
Western platform framing
132
If a wood warps along its narrow Edge what is it called
The crown or a crook. Joy should always be installed with the crown up
133
Shear walls are used to provide
Lateral stability
134
An outward production of a roof where it meets the wall
Called a cornice
135
A triangular shaped end of a gable roof is called
Gable
136
Shed or gable dormers are projections in the roof to provide
More light and space in the Attic
137
What is a soffit
Is the underside of a building component. The underside of an open stair is also referred to as a stairs soffit.
138
A what is a parapet
Is a wall that extends above the roof line. The roof is usually flat and that parapet is used as a guard for railing or for fire protection
139
What is airspace
Air spaces are gaps around the ends of a member of entering a confined area such as a beam pocket. They allow space for air to circulate around the members thus preventing decay
140
Crawl space must have a minimum clear height access no less than
600 mm 24 in
141
What does the term breaking point mean
Staggering of joints in plates or sheathing
142
What's the difference between a crown and a camber
A camber is an intended upward curve built into manufactured beam or girder.
A crown is a lumber defect due to warping
143
What should be done before framing the rough opening for door window?
Obtain the correct rough sizes from the manufacturer or supplier
144
What is the horizontal projection of a roof at the top of a wall?
Wave or cornice
145
Walls that have a sloped top plate are often called
Rake walls as they are normally used under a slope ceiling
146
Why is it called a vertical member attaches to studs to support lentils
Cripples,trimmers
147
What is a jack stud
Jack studs are studs that are shorter than full studs and they're referred to as an upper Jack stud when they are above the lintel, and a lower Jack stud when they are under a rough sill of a window opening
148
A header is above a door or a window and may contained a beam called a
Lintel
149
What are lentils used for
Often called headers are horizontal members used to support loads over a door and window opening they're usually doubled and sometimes tripled to support heavier loads
150
What is a knee wall
I type of pony wall that supports the rafter and closes off attic space knee walls are installed plum p
151
What is a ridge support
Highest horizontal member of the roof the top end of the rafter or roof joist is attached to the bridge board. The ridge board is not used to support the load from the rafters
152
What is a girts
pieces of solid blocking installed between studs usually at Mid height of the wall. They used to stiff in the wall or as to act as fire stops
153
What is strapping
Is used to prevent the bottom of the joist from twisting so that I can be spaced apart to support ceiling finishes or some types of roofing
154
What is blocking
Is used similarly to bridging. The blocks also help to support and distribute the floor load but not as well as bridging it if the joists shrink due to drying
155
What is a ridge beam
Supports the load of a rafter or floor joist columns that extend to the concrete foundation must support the ridge beam
156
What is backing
Refers to a piece of Saul lumber or plywood fasten and wells, floors or ceilings to support finishes, hardware, fixtures, cabinets, shelving, curtain rod
157
What is wind bracing
Used to stiffen walls the brace consists of a continuous one by four let into the studs or multiple solo blocks between studs the brace is positioned at a 45° angle to the floor. Diagonal lumber wall sheathing or panel type washing acts as a wind bracing if they used
158
How does a girder differ from a beam
Girders are large beans that support other beams.
Crimple stud and trimmer stud
Jack studs and cripple studs
159
Explain the difference between a header and a trimmer in the floor framing
Trimmer joists are spanning joist which run parallel with the main joist and support headers Joist. Header joist run perpendicular to the main choice and support tail joist
160
But what are two functions of a grit
to act as a fire stop
Stiffen the wall
161
List two types of studs that are not full Wall height
Cripples to studs
Jack studs
162
List three members that can be used to support the ceiling finish
Ceiling joist, roof joist, collar ties, strapping, roof trusses
163
Describe a purlin
Are structural members that run at right angles to the rafters
164
What are two functions of sheathing
Supports finishing, provides lateral support, braces floors, walls or roofs diagonally
165
Where are collar ties used
In Ruth framing to reduce the span of rafters
166
What is a gable roof shaped like
Dog house
167
I shed roof is a flat roof that is tipped on an angle. They form a single slope and are also known as
Monoslope, lean to roofs, skillion. Mostly common use in small building such as sheds
168
Gable roofs are one of the easiest designs however they are worse for
Hurricane regions
169
Flat roof is a simplest roof.
Flat and low slope roofs are used when green roofs are planted is desired so they're also used for deck space over garages and living areas. What is another name for the small curb that runs around a flat roof so water doesn't spill off
Parapet
170
What is formed when two roofs intersect
Oak Valley is formed when two roof surfaces meet regardless of the slope of the main roof the slope and the valley is less
171
The roof that looks like a barn
Gambrel
172
a roof with one long slope extending down to the flat floor and a short slope in the other direction to the second floor to form a gable roof is known as a
Saltbox roof
173
What is a Buttress Wall?
174
What is a Box Cornice?
175
WHAT IS THIS
SHED DORMER
176
WHAT IS THE PICTURE
GABLE DORMERS
177
A?
LINTEL FOR A LOADBEARING WALL
ALSO CALLED A HEADER
178
B?
HEADERS LAYED FLAT BECAUSE NON-LOADING BEARING WALL
179
C?
STUD
COMMON STUD VERTICAL MEMBER RUNS BETWEEN TOP AND BOTTOM PLATES
180
D?
UPPER JACK STUD
UPPER JACK STUD ARE CALLED THAT WHEN THEY ARE ABOVE A LINTEL/HEADER
181
E?
ROUGH SILL
182
H?
BOTTOM PLATE
183
G?
LOWER JACK STUD WHEN THEY ARE UNDER A ROUGH SILL
184
F?
CRIPPLES
SOMETIMES CALLED TRIMMERS ARE THE VERTICAL MEMEBR ATTACHED TO STUDS TO SUPPORT LINTELS
185
saltbox roof
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hip or cottage
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Whats a Tail Joist
