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What must deck flashing be to prevent moisture? -ANSWER-Corrosion-
resistant.
What is the minimum clearance between siding and finished grade? -
ANSWER-6 inches.
Where is a weep screed required? -ANSWER-At the base of stucco
walls.
What is required behind most exterior cladding systems? -ANSWER-A
water-resistive barrier (WRB).
What is the required air space for brick veneer? -ANSWER-1 inch.
What must foam plastic sheathing exposed to the interior have? -
ANSWER-A thermal barrier such as gypsum board.
What is the minimum R-value for above-grade wall insulation? -
ANSWER-R-13.
,What is the minimum R-value for ceiling insulation in vented attics? -
ANSWER-R-30.
What is the minimum R-value for ducts in attics? -ANSWER-R-8.
What class of vapor retarder is often required on the warm-in-winter
side? -ANSWER-Class I.
When is slab-on-grade insulation required? -ANSWER-When the slab is
within 2 feet of finished grade.
What is the typical maximum fenestration U-factor? -ANSWER-0.30 or
lower.
What are the limits for Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) in warm
climates? -ANSWER-Often 0.25 or lower.
What must air sealing comply with? -ANSWER-The checklist in the
energy code, typically Table 402.4.
What is the minimum R-value for rim joists? -ANSWER-The same R-
value as the above-grade walls.
, What rating must recessed lights in the building thermal envelope
have? -ANSWER-IC (insulation contact) rated and sealed.
How many cubic yards of concrete are needed for a 10 ft by 12 ft slab
that is 4 inches thick? -ANSWER-Approximately 1.5 cubic yards.
What does a 6:12 roof pitch mean? -ANSWER-The roof rises 6 inches for
every 12 inches of horizontal run.
How are board feet calculated? -ANSWER-(Thickness in inches × Width
in inches × Length in feet) ÷ 12.
How many rafters are needed for a 20 ft long roof run if spaced 16
inches on center? -ANSWER-16 rafters.
How many cubic feet are in one cubic yard? -ANSWER-27 cubic feet.
What is the actual depth of a nominal 2x12? -ANSWER-About 11.25
inches.
What is a typical waste factor for framing lumber? -ANSWER-About 10
percent.