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What is the primary purpose of a Saw Tooth Roof design?
What is the primary purpose of a Saw Tooth Roof design?
- To create a unique architectural aesthetic
- To reduce wind resistance
- To provide additional structural support
- To maximize natural light through vertical windows (correct)
What is the characteristic feature of a Mansard Roof?
What is the characteristic feature of a Mansard Roof?
- A hemispherical form of roof
- A flat deck on top with steeply sloping sides
- Four straight sides sloping towards the center of the building
- Two sides of the roof slope steeply from each side of the building towards the center (correct)
What is the primary difference between a Gambrel Roof and a Gable Roof?
What is the primary difference between a Gambrel Roof and a Gable Roof?
- Gambrel Roofs have a flat deck on top, while Gable Roofs do not
- Gambrel Roofs have steeply sloping sides, while Gable Roofs have gently sloping sides
- Gambrel Roofs have two slopes on each side, while Gable Roofs have one (correct)
- Gambrel Roofs have four straight sides, while Gable Roofs have two
What is the characteristic shape of a Hip Roof?
What is the characteristic shape of a Hip Roof?
What is the primary difference between a Hip Roof and a Hip and Valley Roof?
What is the primary difference between a Hip Roof and a Hip and Valley Roof?
What is the characteristic feature of a Pyramid Roof?
What is the characteristic feature of a Pyramid Roof?
What is the minimum distance required for corrugated GI sheets to extend beyond the outer face of the fascia board?
What is the minimum distance required for corrugated GI sheets to extend beyond the outer face of the fascia board?
What type of roofing fastening method uses plain GI straps, GI rivets, and GI washers?
What type of roofing fastening method uses plain GI straps, GI rivets, and GI washers?
What is the primary purpose of providing a string along the gutter line during roofing installation?
What is the primary purpose of providing a string along the gutter line during roofing installation?
What type of roof is characterized by a single slope and is considered the simplest form of roof?
What type of roof is characterized by a single slope and is considered the simplest form of roof?
What is the recommended spacing for nails or rivets along the gutter line, end lapping joints, ridge, hip, and valley rolls?
What is the recommended spacing for nails or rivets along the gutter line, end lapping joints, ridge, hip, and valley rolls?
What type of roofing fastening method uses roof nails and a pair of GI washer?
What type of roofing fastening method uses roof nails and a pair of GI washer?
What type of roof is characterized by two sheds meeting at the center of the building?
What type of roof is characterized by two sheds meeting at the center of the building?
What is the primary function of a ceiling strap or hanger?
What is the primary function of a ceiling strap or hanger?
What is the term for the ornamental molding running around the walls of the room just below the ceiling?
What is the term for the ornamental molding running around the walls of the room just below the ceiling?
What is the size of a typical wooden ceiling joist?
What is the size of a typical wooden ceiling joist?
What type of ceiling is characterized by a concave or canted interior corner or molding?
What type of ceiling is characterized by a concave or canted interior corner or molding?
What is the size of a typical plywood ceiling?
What is the size of a typical plywood ceiling?
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