10 Questions
What is a characteristic of a single-story home?
Having all bedrooms and living spaces on the same floor
What is typically found on the second floor of a two-story home?
The bedrooms
What is a characteristic of a contemporary home?
Clean lines, natural lighting, and a minimalist feel
What is a characteristic of a Bi-Level/Raised Ranch home?
Having two levels of living area with a partially below-ground lower level
What is a characteristic of a Tri/Split-level home?
Having three levels of living area with a split roof design
What is the primary difference between a crawlspace and a basement?
The height of the ceiling
What is the primary purpose of an excavated foundation?
To provide access to plumbing and heating equipment
What is a characteristic of a daylight basement?
It has at least one full-sized window open to the exterior
What is a potential drawback of a post and pier house?
It is particularly vulnerable to shifting in an earthquake
What is a benefit of using brick siding?
It is termite proof and durable
Study Notes
Types of Dwellings
- Single-story homes are suitable for families with young children and those with mobility issues, as all bedrooms and living spaces are on the same floor.
- Two-story homes typically have bedrooms on the second floor and an entrance hall, living room, and dining area on the ground floor.
- Townhouses are narrow, multi-floor homes that share one to two walls with adjacent properties, often in rows of uniform homes.
- Contemporary homes reflect today's architecture style, featuring clean lines, natural lighting, and a minimalist feel.
- Bi-level/Raised Ranch homes have two levels of living area, with a split-foyer entrance and the lower level partially below ground level.
- Tri/Split-level homes are divided side to side, with three levels of living area, and a split roof design.
Foundation Types
- Slab Foundation: homes are built directly on a concrete slab at grade or on ground.
- Crawlspace Foundation: an unoccupied, unfinished, narrow space within a building, between the ground and the first floor.
- Excavated Crawl Space: an excavated foundation area below a residence, less than 5 feet in depth, used for access to plumbing and heating equipment.
- Unexcavated Crawl Space: an unexcavated foundation area below a residence, less than 5 feet in depth, used for access to plumbing and heating equipment.
- Basement, Below Grade: homes are built directly on a concrete slab at grade or on ground.
- Basement, Daylight: an excavated area below the ground floor, typically at least 8 feet in depth, with at least one full-sized window open to the exterior.
- Basement, Walkout: a basement with a wall with windows and a door that you can walk out of on the ground level.
- Post and Piers: built on wooden posts or concrete piers set into the ground to bear the weight of the house.
Types of Sidings
- Brick Siding: a popular siding option that can last over 100 years with minimal maintenance, termite-proof, and durable, but expensive.
- Stone Siding: a form of siding that resembles natural stone, made from a mixture of Portland cement, aggregates, and iron oxides.
This quiz covers different types of dwellings, including single-story homes, two-story homes, and townhouses. Learn about the characteristics and practicalities of each type of dwelling.
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