Questions and Answers
Which of these tasks falls into the category of rough carpentry?
The person who is licensed to design buildings and oversee their construction is the?
architect
Unless you are ill or have a family emergency, you should be on the job by the specified time.
True
The term quarter-sawed means?
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The term S-dry on a lumber grade stamp means that the lumber contains _____ moisture.
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Light framing lumber is classified as _____ lumber.
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A type of adjustable square that can be used to set, test, and transfer angles is called a?
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A portable circular saw has a retractable lower blade guard.
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You should always use _____ when using a table saw to rip boards less than 4" wide.
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Lines on drawings used to show an outline that is not visible from the view shown are called?
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Balloon frame construction is rarely used today because of lumber and labor costs.
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Type of construction where each floor of a structure is built as an individual unit is _____ framing.
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Wooden joists are normally placed _____ OC with the crown _____.
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For a given length and size, the type of floor joist with the most strength is a(n)?
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Maximum span of a 2" × 8" exterior header in a one-story building is?
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Dimensions of a door marked '3668' on a floor plan are?
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How many pieces of 16' lumber are needed for the soleplates, top plates, and double top plates of a building 40' wide and 30' long?
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If lumber is used in contact with masonry, it must be pressure-treated.
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The distance a rafter rises vertically for each foot of run is known as the?
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The horizontal member at the bottom of a door frame is known as the?
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The pitch of a roof that has a rise of 8' and a run of 12' is?
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A ridgeboard is typically?
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The length of a common rafter for a roof with a span of 30' and a rise of 10' is?
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A framing square has two sections called the?
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Green concrete is so named because of its?
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A skin irritation that can be caused by exposure to cement is called?
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What is the wood commonly used in the manufacture of wood frame windows?
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The advantage of wood over aluminum is that it?
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The standard width for a main entry door is?
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When you are installing a prehung door, what should be done with the factory-installed spacer shims between the door and the frame?
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The type of fastener that should be used to secure a window to the structure is a?
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The minimum standard headroom for commercial use is?
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When building a stair with a total rise of 7'-7", the number of risers required and their unit rise is _____.
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When laying out a stringer using a framing square, the blade of the framing square represents the unit _____ and the tongue represents the unit _______.
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Tread run (unit run) is measured from the?
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Study Notes
Rough Carpentry
- Framing a house is categorized as rough carpentry.
Key Roles in Construction
- An architect is licensed to design buildings and oversee construction.
Work Availability
- Be on the job at the specified time, barring illness or family emergencies.
Lumber and Cutting Techniques
- Quarter-sawed lumber has growth rings cut at an angle greater than 45 degrees.
- S-dry indicates lumber with moisture content of no more than 19 percent.
- Light framing lumber is categorized as dimension lumber.
Tools and Safety
- A sliding T-bevel is an adjustable square used for setting, testing, and transferring angles.
- A portable circular saw features a retractable lower blade guard.
- Always use a push stick when ripping boards less than 4" wide on a table saw.
Drawings and Framing Techniques
- Hidden lines on drawings indicate outlines not visible from the shown view.
- Balloon frame construction is seldom used due to high lumber and labor costs.
- Platform framing is where each floor is built as an individual unit.
Joists and Structural Components
- Wooden joists are typically placed 16" on center with the crown facing up.
- Trusses with a steel web provide the greatest strength for given lengths and sizes.
- The maximum span of a 2" × 8" exterior header in a one-story building is 8'.
Door Measurements and Installation
- A door labeled "3668" measures 36" wide by 6'-8" high.
- 27 pieces of 16' lumber are required for soleplates, top plates, and double top plates in a building measuring 40' wide and 30' long.
- Lumber in contact with masonry must be pressure-treated.
Roof and Framing Specifications
- The unit rise of a rafter is the vertical distance it rises for each foot of run.
- The bottom member of a door frame is known as the threshold.
- The pitch of a roof with an 8' rise and 12' run is 1/3.
- A ridgeboard is typically one dimension thicker than a common rafter.
- The length of a common rafter for a roof with a 30' span and 10' rise is 18'-0".
Framing Squares and Concrete
- A framing square consists of a tongue and a blade.
- Green concrete is termed so due to its incomplete curing.
Health and Material Use
- Cement dermatitis is a skin irritation resulting from exposure to cement.
- Ponderosa pine is commonly used in the manufacture of wood frame windows.
- Wood has an advantage over aluminum as it does not conduct heat as readily.
Door Standardization and Installation Techniques
- The standard width for a main entry door is 36".
- Remove factory-installed spacer shims from a prehung door after it is attached to the rough opening.
- Finish nails are recommended fasteners to secure a window to the structure.
Headroom and Stair Construction
- The minimum standard headroom for commercial use is 6'-8".
- For a total rise of 7'-7", build 13 risers with each unit rise at 7" high.
- When laying out a stringer, the blade of the framing square represents unit run and the tongue represents unit rise.
- Tread run (unit run) measures from the face of one riser to the face of the next.
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