Structural Issues for Home Inspectors

Question 1

T/F: Pier foundations, like slab-on-grade foundations, are typically installed in areas that do not have the proper type of soil to support a full basement foundation.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

A _______ is a pre-engineered structural component often used in roof construction.

Answer 2

Truss

Question 3

T/F: It is difficult to tell if slab-on-grade cracks indicate a structural problem, so they should be noted and reported

Answer 3

True

Question 4

T/F: Cracked tiles are usually a result of the sub-floor not being rigid enough.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

The _____ support the weight of the roof.

Answer 5

exterior walls

Question 6

T/F: Full basements are popular predominantly in cold climates where the footer needs to be below the frost line.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

T/F: A load-bearing wall is designed to carry the weight of structural components above, through itself, and to the supporting components below.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

T/F: One ventilation opening should be installed within 3 feet of each corner of the ventilated crawlspace.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

A _____ is a wooden framing member extending from the ridge to beyond the top plate of an exterior wall.

Answer 9

Rafter