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According to the flashcard, when is the best time to apply curing compound to a newly poured slab?

When the surface is not shining but is still dark in color.

According to the flashcard, welded wire mesh is being rolled out for a slab; how do you flatten out the wire mesh?

Step on it.

According to the flashcard, a carpenter is framing exterior wood walls. What is the recommended rough opening width for a 36" wood exterior door?

38 1/2"

According to the flashcard, when laying concrete masonry walls, which of the following is true?

<p>Work from the corners to the center (Build the corners first)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the flashcard, which of the following is used to consolidate concrete?

<p>Troweling (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the flashcard, when does the initial set of concrete typically occur?

<p>Within 1 to 2 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the flashcard, what is the order for putting house wrap on a building?

<p>Sheathing, house wrap, siding</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the flashcard, what is the best ceramic tile to use in a shower?

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

According to the flashcard, what is the standard height for a shower head?

<p>6'8&quot; (80&quot;)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the flashcard, what type of glue is used to apply a plastic laminate sheet to a countertop?

<p>Contact cement</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is the best time to apply curing compound to a newly poured slab?

<p>When the surface is not shining but is still dark in color.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Welded wire mesh is being rolled out for a slab; how do you flatten out the wire mesh?

<p>Step on it</p> Signup and view all the answers

A carpenter is framing exterior wood walls. What is the recommended rough opening width for a 36" wood exterior door?

<p>38 1/2&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

When laying on concrete masonry walls which of the following is true?

<p>Work from the corners to the center (Build the corners first)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is used to consolidate concrete?

<p>Troweling (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The initial set of concrete typically occurs?

<p>Within 1 to 2 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the order for putting house wrap on a building?

<p>Sheathing, house wrap, siding</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the best ceramic tile to use in a shower?

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

The standard height for a shower head is typically?

<p>6'8&quot; (80&quot;)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of glue is used to apply a plastic laminate sheet to a countertop?

<p>Contact cement</p> Signup and view all the answers

Troweling is used to consolidate concrete.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Best time to apply curing compound?

When the surface is not shining but is still dark in color.

How to flatten welded wire mesh?

Step on it.

Rough opening for 36" exterior door?

38 1/2" (The rough opening is framed 2 - 2 1/2" wider than the width of the door and 3" higher).

Laying concrete masonry walls?

Work from the corners to the center (Build the corners first).

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Consolidating concrete?

Troweling is NOT used to consolidate concrete.

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Initial set of concrete?

With 1 to 2 hours.

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Order for putting house wrap?

Sheathing, house wrap, siding

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Best ceramic tile for a shower?

Impervious tile (least porous)

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Standard shower head height?

6'8" (80")

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Glue for plastic laminate on countertop?

Contact cement

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Study Notes

  • Study notes for residential contractor license exam.

Curing Compound Application

  • Apply curing compound to a newly poured slab when the surface is dark but no longer shining.

Flattening Welded Wire Mesh

  • Flatten welded wire mesh for a slab by stepping on it.

Rough Opening for a 36" Exterior Door

  • The recommended rough opening width for a 36" wood exterior door is 38 1/2".
  • Rough openings are typically framed 2-2 1/2" wider than the door's width and 3" higher.

Laying Concrete Masonry Walls

  • When laying concrete masonry walls, work from the corners to the center, building the corners first.

Consolidating Concrete

  • Troweling consolidates concrete.

Initial Concrete Set Time

  • Concrete's initial set typically occurs within 1 to 2 hours.

House Wrap Installation Order

  • The proper order for installing house wrap on a building is sheathing, house wrap, then siding.

Best Tile for Showers

  • Impervious ceramic tile is the best choice for shower applications.

Standard Shower Head Height

  • The standard height for a shower head is typically 6'8" (80 inches).

Glue for Plastic Laminate

  • Contact cement is the correct adhesive to use when applying a plastic laminate sheet to a countertop.

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