Forces and Air Leakage Quiz
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What does a broad roof overhang help achieve in terms of wall watertightness?

  • Resists fire
  • Prevents air leakage
  • Helps keep the wall dry under most conditions (correct)
  • Controls light transmission

    • Which approach to making a wall watertight involves sealing every seam with membranes, sealants, or gaskets?

  • Eliminating openings in the wall (correct)
  • Eliminating all forces that can move water through the wall
  • Controlling radiation of heat
  • Keeping water completely away from the wall

    • What is a critical condition that must be satisfied simultaneously for water to penetrate a wall?

  • Water must be present at the outer face of the wall (correct)
  • There must be strong resistance to fire
  • There must be significant air leakage
  • There must be high conduction of heat

    • Which secondary function is essential for resisting wind forces in a wall?

    <p>Adjusting to movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which approach to making a wall watertight involves neutralizing all forces that can move water through the wall?

    <p>Eliminating openings in the wall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of eliminating or neutralizing forces that can move water through a wall?

    <p>Minimizing air leakage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most important functional factor in choosing exterior doors?

    <p>Weather resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of door is excellent for exterior residential use when properly installed and finished?

    <p>Wood panel or solid-core doors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What material are fire doors typically made of to enhance fire resistance?

    <p>Mineral core</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common issue that wood doors suffer from?

    <p>Expansion and moisture contraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For what purpose are solid-core doors required according to the text?

    <p>To enhance fire resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key feature of steel flush doors in nonresidential buildings?

    <p>Hollow cores for improved insulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern associated with outside air infiltration into a building?

    <p>Increase in building energy consumption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an air barrier material as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Wooden boards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of an uninterrupted air barrier system in a building?

    <p>To limit air leakage into and out of the building</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the arrangement, proportioning, and design of doors and windows in a building?

    <p>Fenestration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are doors and windows considered special components of walls in a building, according to the text?

    <p>They allow passage of people, goods, and light</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What risk does air leakage pose to insulated walls and roofs in a building?

    <p>Increased risk of condensation and moisture damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

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