AHIT 2024 Property and Building Inspection Module I (Answered 100% Correctly)

AHIT 2024 Property and Building Inspection Module I (Answered 100% Correctly) AHIT 40 Hour Property and Building Inspection Module 1 SITE CONDITIONS (Questions and Answers, 100% Correct) 2024 AHIT 2024 Property and Building Inspection Module I (Answered 100% Correctly) Optimum moisture content shows the min soil moisture changes True The Min swelling pressure of concrete is ____ psi? 3,000 Foundation/Footing drains are installed at what depth? at or below area to be protected a guideline for the appropriate slope of a lot away from a house is six inches over ten feet a low depression used in the soil for drainage Swale Briefly state the function of gutters and downspouts gutters and downspouts carry water from the roof away from the building, protecting the cladding system and the foundation why shouldn't you align a beam with a gutter to check for sag? Gutters slope so they always look off level why are porous materials near a house a potential problem? the earth below them may be impervious, and slope toward the house which of the following is an implication of improper lot grading foundation damage What is a finishing grading practice? Sand mixed with top soil What is a common problem with grading? steep slope The min. swelling pressure of expansive soil is ____ psi? 5,000 All of the following are common problems with walks and driveways EXCEPT control joints Dramatic slope is likely less important if the ground surface is: sand or asphalt? Asphalt, True What are the risks associated with an improperly draining walkway? Moss or ice, which are trip hazards. Surface damage of the material itself, and water penetration into the building if the surface is against the house How might paint indicate that a beam has slipped out of its pocket?