Building and Property Inspection Module 1 Review| Questions and Answers, 100% Correct| Latest

Building and Property Inspection Module 1 Review| Questions and Answers, 100% Correct| Latest What is the purpose of exterior cladding? Protect the building structure and interior from damage due to water and snow, wind, pests, and mechanical damage. Provide reasonable security, and enhance the appearance of the house How far above grade should wall cladding materials be to protect the cladding system and structure from damage? 6 to 8 inches How far above grade should masonry be? 4 inches For most sidings, how far above grade should cladding be? 6 inches Where are weep holes typically found? On masonry veneer walls For best practice, how far above the roof should siding be? 2 inches above the roof Since when has adhered masonry veneer been available? Since the 1960's When did adhered masonry become popular? The 1990's What is efflorescence? It is a salt deposit on a masonry or concrete surface that is associated with water moving through walls. What is a lintel? It is a structural horizontal block that spans the space between two vertical supports. Often on doors, windows, and fireplaces. What are the two most durable mortar joints? Concave joint and a V-joint When did it become common for masonry veneer walls to have weep holes? Around the 1980's What is the purpose of weep holes? To allow air into the cavity of a masonry wall to equalize the pressure while allowing water to drain out. What is the purpose of sheathing paper? To protect the wall from moisture and it extends down to overlap the bottom flashing. What is one reason that a masonry wall might be bowing? Possibly because it has not been laterally restrained, either at the second level or just in general. What is stucco made of? Cement, aggregate and water. What is one way to think of stucco as? A thin concrete skin applied to a building. How far above the earth should stucco terminate? 4 inches How far above a paved surface should stucco terminate? 2 inches What is a drip screed? It is a metal stop that is exposed below the stucco. What is the purpose of a drip screed? To provide a finished edge, allow drainage and to prevent water from being drawn up in to the wall. What does hardboard sometimes imitate? Stucco What is EIFS? Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems When did the use of EIFS begin to sharply increase?