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In beginning a wood frame takeoff, the first portion estimated is:
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wall framing.
floor framing.
ceiling assembly.
roof assembly.
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2
When calculating the quantity of wall sheathing:
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the type of soffit does not need to be considered.
only the square footage is required to be known as that is the way sheathing is
purchased.
making a sketch of the building and exact layout is generally required.
openings in exterior walls are neglected unless they are large and the sheathing that
would be cut can be used elsewhere.
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3
A 2 x 6 that is 12 feet long has a board measure of _________ board feet.
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6
8.25
12
144
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4
To estimate floor joists:
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all joists must be taken off and added together regardless of size or length.
generally no extra joists are necessary for interior partition walls.
the nominal length of the individual joist is the inside dimension of its span.
the length of the floor is divided by the joist spacing and then one additional joist is
added.
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5
Given a roof truss span of 40' and rise of 10' the pitch value is most likely:
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1/2.
1/4.
1/8.
1/10.
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6
Headers and trimmers are:
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used to frame floor openings. The headers are perpendicular and the trimmers are
parallel to the floor joists.
generally doubled up for all openings.
extra to the total number of joists. The cut portions of the joists are considered waste.
easily estimated without making a sketch.
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7
Ceiling joists must be estimated when using _________ for ceilings and rafters.
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"stick construction"
subflooring
laminated beams
wood decking
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8
In floor framing, the sill:
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length is equal to the distance around the perimeter of the building.
is not required when there are floor joists.
is required for all wood frame buildings.
plate is typically made from 1 x 6s, 1 x 8s, and 1 x 10s.
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9
Rafter specifications from the contract documents will determine all of the following EXCEPT
the:
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rafter spacing.
length of each rafter.
slope or pitch of the roof.
number of rafters required.
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10
Which of the following is TRUE of exterior wall framing?
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It includes plates, studs, and headers, but not the finish material.
It allows the sill to be used as the bottom sole plate; therefore, these quantities can be
combined.
It is taken off with the interior wall framing as they have the same materials and
finishes.
It usually has a single bottom plate and a double top plate.
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11
When making an estimate of the wood required for the roof assembly, an estimator must
consider that:
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, collar ties are required on each rafter.
the ridge board is always at least a 2 x 10.
lookouts are required for all soffit construction.
sheathing must be calculated considering the slope of the roof and the overhang.
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12
According to wood construction craft professionals, which of the following headers provide the
best results for roof weight support over openings?
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Plywood sheathing
Solid wood
Cripples
Built-up headers
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13
The board-feet measure of twenty (20) pieces of 2" x 6" x 16' is most likely:
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160 fbm.
240 fbm.
320 fbm.
480 fbm.
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14
When figuring extra studs for a wall opening in which the window opening exactly matches the
module of the framing, the additional number of studs required is:
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one.
two.
three. PG 213
four.
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15
When estimating floor sheathing and sub-flooring, which of the following MUST be considered?
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Sheathing and sub-flooring are purchased in full 3' x 6' sheets.
Sheathing and sub-flooring are generally the same thickness.
Plywood and wafer board can be used.
Sheathing and sub-flooring are standard, so the specifications can be the same for all
projects.
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16
A quantity takeoff of the framing for the ceiling assembly is most similar to an assembly for a(n):
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exterior wall.
floor.