I4-I7 Exterior and Interior Finishes

Question 1

What is the exterior envelope?

Answer 1

Cladding: sheathing membrane, capillary break, Exterior cladding

Question 2

The cladding assembly consists of the ____ protection

Answer 2

first line and second line of protection

Question 3

How long does vinyl siding come in?

Answer 3

12 foot lengths

Question 4

how should you install vinyl siding when butting up to trim boards or moldings?

Answer 4

leave a gap for expansion

Question 5

how is vinyl siding nailed?

Answer 5

hung on the nails in the middle of each slot 200mm apart

Question 6

What 2 types of stucco are there?

Answer 6

synthetic and cement

Question 7

how many coats is synthetic stucco applied

Answer 7

2 coats,

Question 8

how many coats is cement stucco applied and how thick?

Answer 8

3 coats, 15mm thick

Question 9

What are the three coats called for cement stucco?

Answer 9

Scratch coat (6mm thick), Brown Coat (6mm thick, Finish Coat (3mm thick)

Question 10

what are the 4 things that make cement stucco?

Answer 10

sand, cement, lime, water

Question 11

how much water is added to the stucco mixture?

Answer 11

enough to make it workable

Question 12

What 3 kinds of shakes are there?

Answer 12

split shakes, re-sawn shakes, taper sawn shakes

Question 13

what grade of shingles is used for a roof?

Answer 13

Number 1 and 2

Question 14

What grade of shingles is used for side walls?

Answer 14

Number 1, 2, and 3

Question 15

What does brick veneer have at the bottom of the wall for drainage?

Answer 15

Weep holes where the mortise has been left out between each brick

Question 16

What is the difference between a water table and a drip cap?

Answer 16

water table is used at the base of a wall to shed water away from the foundation where a drip cap is located above doors and windows

Question 17

When is flashing above a window necessary?

Answer 17

when the window is below 1/4 of the roof projection to the soffit

Question 18

flashing must have at least what percent of slope?

Answer 18

6%

Question 19

What types of vinyl trims are there?

Answer 19

starter strip, under sill, J channel, F channel, H channel

Question 20

Where is J trim used?

Answer 20

sides and tops of openings

Question 21

Where is under sill trim used?

Answer 21

underside of windows and soffits

Question 22

what is sheet metal siding installed with?

Answer 22

Lag screws with neoprene washers

Question 23

Nails used for exterior work must be?

Answer 23

resistant to rusting

Question 24

How much does lapped siding have to overlap?

Answer 24

1 inch

Question 25

how thick should backer rod be?

Answer 25

20% thicker than the joint

Question 26

What 2 basic types of wood siding are there?

Answer 26

lumber siding (installed horizontal or vertical), panel type siding (vertical only)

Question 27

witch direction is board and batten installed?

Answer 27

vertically

Question 28

the vertical battens must overlap the boards by how much?

Answer 28

at least 1/2"

Question 29

why is a scarf joint used for for exterior trims and moldings?

Answer 29

to keep water from running into the crack ( pointed down away from the building)

Question 30

witch direction does vinyl siding installed?

Answer 30

horizontal or vertical

Question 31

How is vinyl siding cut?

Answer 31

circular saw with a plywood blade installed backwards

Question 32

What loads do fences have to be strong enough to withstand?

Answer 32

Wind loads and people climbing them

Question 33

what is the max height for front, side and rear fences?

Answer 33

front 1.22m and side and rear 1.8m

Question 34

rails on decks are required when the deck is ___ high

Answer 34

more than 600mm heigh

Question 35

Four elements of a deck are?

Answer 35

foundation, substructure, deck surface, railing

Question 36

how far below floor level should a deck be and slope?

Answer 36

150mm and slope away 1:50

Question 37

how can decks be fastened to a wall?

Answer 37

using a ledger or joist hangers

Question 38

what should be in-between the ledger and the wall?

Answer 38

spacers to allow air movement

Question 39

What is Type X?

Answer 39

A gypsum wall board that is extra fire resistant reinforced with fibres

Question 40

What does gypsum wall board typically do when exposed to high heat?

Answer 40

It shrinks

Question 41

How an Fibre Cement Siding be installed?

Answer 41

Vertical and horizontal

Question 42

what should be done to the cut of a Fibre cement board?

Answer 42

sealed with primer or paint

Question 43

What type of molding is around exterior doors and windows?

Answer 43

brick mould

Question 44

What is an Astragal?

Answer 44

molding attached to one door for the other to butt against

Question 45

What 3 different degrees are crown moldings?

Answer 45

38, 45, 55

Question 46

in what order do you install casing?

Answer 46

top first, then sides second, then bottom last

Question 47

how much reveal from door jam to casing?

Answer 47

1/8 to 1/4