Building Construction Quiz: Methods and Details

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What type of insulation requires more thermal insulation for a building's roof structure?

Loose-fill insulation

Reflective insulation

Rigid foam insulation (correct)

Batt insulation

Which material can serve as a structural roof deck?

Granular perlite

Precast cementitious wood fibre planks (correct)

Treated wood sleepers

Foamed plastic

What does corrugated metal roofing provide protection against?

Snow

Sunlight

Rainwater (correct)

Wind

What is used as an insulating material in masonry cavity walls?

Cellular glass Signup and view all the answers

What is used as joint sealants in moisture protection?

Topping of lightweight insulating concrete Signup and view all the answers

Match the thermal protection component with its description:

Thermal insulation = Controls heat flow through building exterior assemblies Insulating materials = Includes batt insulation and rigid foam insulation Insulating roofs and floors = May involve topping with lightweight insulating concrete Insulating walls = Can be applied to masonry cavity walls or cast concrete walls Signup and view all the answers

Match the moisture protection component with its description:

Vapour retarder = Aids in controlling moisture vapor diffusion Ventilation = Part of moisture protection strategy to prevent condensation Joint sealants = Used to seal gaps and prevent water intrusion Flashing = Provides protection against water penetration at roof intersections Signup and view all the answers

Match the insulating material with its type:

Cellular glass = Type of rigid foam insulation Mineral wool = Type of batt insulation Granular perlite = Type of loose-fill insulation Polyurethane foam = Type of foamed-in-place insulation Signup and view all the answers

Match the roofing component with its function:

Corrugated metal roofs = Provide protection against rainwater Flat roof assemblies = May involve roofing membrane over rigid insulation Roofing drainage = Part of flat roof assembly to manage water runoff Flashing = Prevents water penetration at roof intersections Signup and view all the answers

Match the type of roof deck with its description:

Concrete Finish flooring over rigid insulation = Can serve as a structural roof deck Lightweight insulating concrete over steel decking = May require additional rigid insulation if needed Minimum of two staggered layers of rigid insulation over steel decking = Part of solid wood planks installation Precast cementitious wood fibre planks or lightweight aggregate concrete slabs = Alternative structural roof deck materials Signup and view all the answers

Thermal insulation controls the heat flow through the exterior assemblies of a building.

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Roof structure requires more thermal insulation than wall or floor structures.

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Corrugated metal roofing provides protection against rainwater.

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Vapour retarder is a component of moisture protection.

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Reflective insulation uses foil-backed gypsum boards.

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Study Notes

Roof Structure and Insulation

Roof structure requires more thermal insulation than wall or floor structures.
Thermal insulation controls the heat flow through the exterior assemblies of a building.

Corrugated Metal Roofing

Corrugated metal roofing provides protection against rainwater.

Moisture Protection

Vapour retarder is a component of moisture protection.
Joint sealants are used in moisture protection.

Insulating Materials

Masonry cavity walls use insulating materials.
Reflective insulation uses foil-backed gypsum boards.

Roof Deck

Corrugated metal can serve as a structural roof deck.

Matching Components

Thermal protection component: controls heat flow through exterior assemblies.
Moisture protection component: vapour retarder.
Insulating material: reflective insulation (uses foil-backed gypsum boards).
Roofing component: corrugated metal roofing (provides protection against rainwater).
Type of roof deck: corrugated metal (can serve as a structural roof deck).

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Test your knowledge of thermal and moisture protection in building construction methods and details with this quiz. Topics include thermal insulation, insulating materials, rainwater protection, moisture protection, and more.