Residential Contractor Practice Exam
Questions with Detailed Verified
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Question:What is the MINIMUM overlap for joints in polyethylene film
moisture barrier applied over the exterior of a below grade foundation wall?
Ans: 6 inches
Question: What is the MINIMUM height required for a nonabsorbent wall
surface above a bathtub?
Ans: 6 feet
Question: Nails used to fasten concrete roofing tiles must penetrate the deck
a MINIMUM of how many inches or through the thickness of the deck,
Whichever is less?
Ans: 3/4 inch
Question: How must rafters be framed to each other?
Ans: with a gusset plate
Question: All of the following are benefits of platform construction as
compared to balloon construction EXCEPT.