Builder license 100% SOLUTIONS

Builder license 100% SOLUTIONS What type of nail is recommended for installing asphalt shingles? - ANSWER Galvanized How many nails are used to attach wood shingles? - ANSWER 2 How many fasteners will eventually penetrate one asphalt shingle? - ANSWER 8 Decks must be designed to withstand a minimum live load of? - ANSWER 40 PSF The maximum riser height shall be? - ANSWER 8 1/4" The minimum tread depth shall be? - ANSWER 9" Concrete reaches its minimum comprehensive strength in? - ANSWER 28 days Bolts shall extend a minimum of __ inches into masonry or concrete? - ANSWER 7 Drain tiles shall be placed on a minimum of __ inches of washed gravel? - ANSWER 2 It shall be covered with not less than __ inches of the same material? - ANSWER 6 After placing concrete what must you do? - ANSWER Keep is moist for several days to allow it to fire evenly from top to bottom What is the recommended material to install around a tub surround? - ANSWER Moisture resistant An l shaped support used to strengthen attic ceiling joist its called? - ANSWER Strongback Swimming pool barriers shall be at least? - ANSWER 48" high Which brick pattern is the strongest? - ANSWER Running bond Which brick pattern is the weakest? - ANSWER Stacked bond What is the tool used for leveling concrete? - ANSWER Screed To establish a verticle plumb line, what type of instrument could be used? - ANSWER Transit levek Two gypsum wall boards meet at an outside corner. The best way to protect the joist is? - ANSWER Corner beading What is the first step when installing a dropped ceiling? - ANSWER Determine the height of the ceiling and install the wall angle around the perimeter of the room. When installing aluminum siding, it should not come into contact with? - ANSWER Copper What is the minimum thickness of a slab on grade? - ANSWER 3 ½ inches Backfill shall not be placed against the wall until the wall has sufficient strength and has been anchored to the floor above or has been____ to prevent damage? - ANSWER Sufficiently braced The part of the window that holds the glass is called? - ANSWER The sash Small attic spaces that are unseated should be? - ANSWER Vented to prevent moisture build up What does R-Value represent? - ANSWER The resistance of a material to the passage of heat What is the paper backing on insulation used for? - ANSWER As a vapor barrier Where would you start installing vinyl/aluminum siding material to minimize the ability to see the joist? - ANSWER From the rear, working towards the front of the building The most common cause of paint blistering is? - ANSWER Moisture What material is preferred in an open valley of a roof? - ANSWER Metal Three tab shingles are installed with a minimum of how many nailed per strip? - ANSWER 4 For what reason would you use a story pole? - ANSWER To layout windows and doors The most common type of framing for a single family home? - ANSWER Platform One advantage of roof truss construction is? - ANSWER Better ventilation For fire stopping, you should not use? - ANSWER 19/32" particle board A birdsmouth is? - ANSWER The cut out on the underside of a rafter tail that fits against the double top plate In residential construction, the most commonly used truss is? - ANSWER W or fink What happened to concrete when you trowel it too much? - ANSWER Raises too much excess water and fine material to the surface When pouring concrete steps, what can the contractor used to keep the middle of the forms from sagging or bowing out? - ANSWER Middle brace You should trowel a concrete floor slab after? - ANSWER Floating The 3-4-5 method of trian