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?

Adjusting to movement Signup and view all the answers

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

Eliminating openings in the wall Signup and view all the answers

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

Minimizing air leakage Signup and view all the answers

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

Weather resistance Signup and view all the answers

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

Wood panel or solid-core doors Signup and view all the answers

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

Mineral core Signup and view all the answers

What is a common issue that wood doors suffer from?

Expansion and moisture contraction Signup and view all the answers

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

To enhance fire resistance Signup and view all the answers

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

Hollow cores for improved insulation Signup and view all the answers

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

Increase in building energy consumption Signup and view all the answers

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

Wooden boards Signup and view all the answers

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

To limit air leakage into and out of the building Signup and view all the answers

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

Fenestration Signup and view all the answers

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

They allow passage of people, goods, and light Signup and view all the answers

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

Increased risk of condensation and moisture damage Signup and view all the answers