XACTIMATE CONSTRUCTION BASICS
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2026
Sash - ANSWERSThe operating part/s of a window.
Jamb - ANSWERSWhat holds everything together on a window or door.
Glazing - ANSWERSType of glass used for a window.
Glazing window panel options - ANSWERSDouble Glazed
Triple Glazed
Triple Glazed Window - ANSWERSThe most energy-efficient type of window. Gases
are sealed between three panes of glass and low-E coatings are applied on two of the
panes. This can bring the energy efficiency up to a value of R-10 at the center area of
the glass.
Double Glazed Window - ANSWERSTwo parallel sheets of glass with air space
between which forms a layer of insulation and must be airtight to prevent condensation
build-up:
Low-E coating - ANSWERSblocks solar heat, but still allows visible light to pass through
Tempered Glass - ANSWERSglass that is strengthened by introducing stress through
rapid heating and cooling of the glass surfaces
Hung Window - ANSWERSAny window with sash(es) that move up and down and that
resist gravity/make adjustment easier by being balanced or hung using counterweights
or springs.
Casement Window - ANSWERSa window sash opening on hinges generally attached to
the vertical side of the frame
Picture Window - ANSWERSA large, usually fixed single-pane window, placed to frame
an attractive exterior view
Horizontal Sliding Window - ANSWERSsashes slide horizontally in the frame.
Awning Window - ANSWERSA window having one or more sashes swinging outward
on hinges generally attached to the top of the frame
, Bay/Bow Windows - ANSWERSprojecting windows
Window Stool - ANSWERSa horizontal board on a window sill, fitted against a bottom
rail of the lower sash between the sash frame stiles
Window Apron - ANSWERSa lain or molded wood strip which covers the edge of the
plastering below a window stool
sill and threshold - ANSWERSOn the Bottom of a door.
Door Sill - ANSWERSLocated on the bottom exterior of a door designed to assist with
keeping weather out of the house.
Veneer Door - ANSWERSThin layer of composite resin or porcelain bonded or
cemented to a prepared facial surface.
WDP - ANSWERSPatio Door category
DOR FRX - ANSWERSFrench patio doors.
FNH LOKKM - ANSWERSMortise Door Lock
Eave - ANSWERSThe projecting overhang at the lower edge of a roof
Roof Rake - ANSWERSangled, projecting edge of a roof
Roof Ridge - ANSWERSThe top intersection of two opposite adjoining roof surfaces.
Roof hip - ANSWERSinclined projecting angle formed by two sloping sides of a roof
Roof Valley - ANSWERSThe "V" created where two sloping roofs meet.
Door Threshold - ANSWERSHelp the bottom of the door to seal properly.
Brickmold - ANSWERSUsed to cover the door gap on the outside.
Door casing - ANSWERSUsed to cover the door gap on the interior.
Door slab - ANSWERSThe door itself.
Door side lite - ANSWERSWindows around the door slab.
Transom - ANSWERSA window or door crossbar above the door slab.
Lockset - ANSWERSThe entire lock unit, including locks, strike plate, and trim pieces.
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2026
Sash - ANSWERSThe operating part/s of a window.
Jamb - ANSWERSWhat holds everything together on a window or door.
Glazing - ANSWERSType of glass used for a window.
Glazing window panel options - ANSWERSDouble Glazed
Triple Glazed
Triple Glazed Window - ANSWERSThe most energy-efficient type of window. Gases
are sealed between three panes of glass and low-E coatings are applied on two of the
panes. This can bring the energy efficiency up to a value of R-10 at the center area of
the glass.
Double Glazed Window - ANSWERSTwo parallel sheets of glass with air space
between which forms a layer of insulation and must be airtight to prevent condensation
build-up:
Low-E coating - ANSWERSblocks solar heat, but still allows visible light to pass through
Tempered Glass - ANSWERSglass that is strengthened by introducing stress through
rapid heating and cooling of the glass surfaces
Hung Window - ANSWERSAny window with sash(es) that move up and down and that
resist gravity/make adjustment easier by being balanced or hung using counterweights
or springs.
Casement Window - ANSWERSa window sash opening on hinges generally attached to
the vertical side of the frame
Picture Window - ANSWERSA large, usually fixed single-pane window, placed to frame
an attractive exterior view
Horizontal Sliding Window - ANSWERSsashes slide horizontally in the frame.
Awning Window - ANSWERSA window having one or more sashes swinging outward
on hinges generally attached to the top of the frame
, Bay/Bow Windows - ANSWERSprojecting windows
Window Stool - ANSWERSa horizontal board on a window sill, fitted against a bottom
rail of the lower sash between the sash frame stiles
Window Apron - ANSWERSa lain or molded wood strip which covers the edge of the
plastering below a window stool
sill and threshold - ANSWERSOn the Bottom of a door.
Door Sill - ANSWERSLocated on the bottom exterior of a door designed to assist with
keeping weather out of the house.
Veneer Door - ANSWERSThin layer of composite resin or porcelain bonded or
cemented to a prepared facial surface.
WDP - ANSWERSPatio Door category
DOR FRX - ANSWERSFrench patio doors.
FNH LOKKM - ANSWERSMortise Door Lock
Eave - ANSWERSThe projecting overhang at the lower edge of a roof
Roof Rake - ANSWERSangled, projecting edge of a roof
Roof Ridge - ANSWERSThe top intersection of two opposite adjoining roof surfaces.
Roof hip - ANSWERSinclined projecting angle formed by two sloping sides of a roof
Roof Valley - ANSWERSThe "V" created where two sloping roofs meet.
Door Threshold - ANSWERSHelp the bottom of the door to seal properly.
Brickmold - ANSWERSUsed to cover the door gap on the outside.
Door casing - ANSWERSUsed to cover the door gap on the interior.
Door slab - ANSWERSThe door itself.
Door side lite - ANSWERSWindows around the door slab.
Transom - ANSWERSA window or door crossbar above the door slab.
Lockset - ANSWERSThe entire lock unit, including locks, strike plate, and trim pieces.
