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What is an asbestos cement shingle primarily composed of?
Which type of siding is made by saturating dry felt with asphalt?
In which type of wooden structure do the vertical studs in the exterior bearing walls extend the full height from sill to roof?
What is the purpose of battens in siding?
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What is a bottom plate in construction?
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What is the function of bridging in a wooden structure?
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What is a cantilevered structure characterized by?
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What is the purpose of chamfering in construction?
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What is the primary purpose of risers and treads in stair construction?
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Which material is primarily used to make stucco?
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What role does a trimmer serve in floor construction?
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For what purpose is a trunnel used in construction?
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What defines a truss frame in construction?
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What is a truss void in a truss frame building?
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What does the term valley refer to in roofing?
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What is the common use of vermiculite in construction?
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What is a significant hazard of vinyl siding during a fire?
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In a wall-bearing building, what carries the load?
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What is the primary purpose of cutting off the corners of a timber?
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Which material is chipboard primarily composed of?
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What hazard is associated with corrugated metal siding?
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Which type of wall is described as carrying only its own weight?
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What does ‘end matched’ refer to in lumber terminology?
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How is engineered wood primarily utilized in construction?
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What type of construction resembles post and frame but is actually a balloon frame?
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What are finger joints used for in wood construction?
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What defines a flitch plate girder?
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What is the function of a header in construction?
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Which construction type is characterized by combustible materials and noncombustible walls?
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What does a ridge board do in roof construction?
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What defines a joist in construction?
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What type of construction employs solid wood members rather than lightweight alternatives?
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What type of structure is a log cabin?
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What distinguishes rough lumber from planed lumber?
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What role does a sill play in a wooden structure?
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What is a soffit in construction terminology?
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What is a sole plate in a stud wall?
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What defines spliced timber?
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Study Notes
Asbestos Cement Shingle
- Primarily composed of cement and asbestos fibers.
Asphalt Felt Siding
- Made by saturating dry felt with asphalt.
Balloon Frame Construction
- Vertical studs in exterior bearing walls extend the full height from sill to roof.
Battens in Siding
- Serve to cover joints between vertical strips of wood.
Bottom Plate
- Structural member laid on the subfloor where vertical studs are anchored.
Bridging Function
- Prevents movement from vertical axes between parallel-frame members in wooden structures.
Cantilevered Structure
- Characterized by an overhang supported from only one end.
Chamfering Purpose
- Retards ignition by cutting off corners of timber.
Chipboard Composition
- Made from wood chips glued together to form flat sheets.
Corrugated Metal Siding Hazards
- Poses an electrical hazard from stray wires or lightning.
Curtain Wall
- Type of wall that carries no load other than its own weight.
End Matched Lumber
- Features tongues and grooves at the ends for secure fitting.
Engineered Wood Usage
- Commonly used as laminated timbers modified from their natural state.
English Tudor Construction
- Resembles post and frame but actually uses a balloon frame design.
Finger Joints in Wood Construction
- Interlocking wood pieces glued together to create longer dimensional lumber.
Flitch Plate Girder
- Composite structure made of a steel plate or plywood sandwiched between two beams.
Glued Laminated Timber (Glulam)
- Formed by gluing together planks to create solid timber.
Header in Construction
- Used to create an opening by paralleling floor or roof beams.
Heavy Timber Construction
- Characterized by large-dimension combustible materials with noncombustible exterior walls.
Ridge Board
- Fastens the upper ends of rafters in roof construction.
Joist Definition
- A wooden beam that runs parallel to others and supports a floor or ceiling.
Legacy Construction
- Utilizes solid wood members instead of lightweight wood trusses and I-joists.
Log Cabin Structure
- Constructed using entire tree trunks for walls.
Rough vs. Planed Lumber
- Rough lumber has a sawn finish, while planed lumber has a smooth finish.
Sill Purpose
- Acts as the base of a wall, resting on and bolted to the foundation.
Soffit Description
- A false space above cabinets or under eaves, serving decorative and functional roles.
Sole Plate in Stud Wall
- The horizontal framing member at the base of the wall.
Spliced Timber
- Timber joined with metal connectors to effectively transfer loads.
Stringers in Stairs
- Support the risers and treads, forming the main structural element of stairs.
Stucco Composition
- Typically made from Portland cement.
Trimmer in Floor Construction
- Supports a header in floor openings, such as stairwells.
Trunnel Usage
- Used to pin together mortise and tenon joints.
Truss Frame Definition
- A wooden frame that utilizes truss members instead of solid beams.
Truss Void
- A space located between the top floor ceiling and the roof in truss systems.
Valley in Roofing
- The lower slope formed by the connection of two inclined planes of a roof.
Vermiculite Application
- Used as bulk insulation and an aggregate in insulating materials.
Vinyl Siding Fire Hazard
- Deforms and drips when exposed to fire, posing safety risks.
Wall-Bearing Building
- Load is carried entirely by the walls, providing structural support.
Wood Lath Purpose
- Provides a surface for plaster to adhere to in older buildings.
Wooden-Walled Building
- A building where load is carried by walls, typically with wooden interiors.
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Test your knowledge with this quiz on various building materials, including siding types and their compositions. Answer questions about common materials used in construction, such as asbestos cement shingles and asphalt felt siding. Perfect for students or professionals in the field of construction and architecture.
