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NHIE Home Inspection Manual: House Interior Study; exam questions and answers/verified A+| fall 2024

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NHIE Home Inspection Manual: House Interior Study; exam questions and answers/verified A+| fall 2024NHIE Home Inspection Manual: House Interior Study; exam questions and answers/verified A+| fall 2024 What are the common sizes drywall is available? - correct answers-Sheet sizes: - Width: 4 feet - Length: 8, 10, 12, 16 What are the common thicknesses of drywall? - correct answers-Thicknesses: - Common: 1/2 inch and 5/8 inch - Less common: 1/4 inch and 3/8 inch What is use of 3/8 drywall. - correct answers-Answer: - radius bend in wall What is use of Type X drywall. - correct answers-Answer: - made with additional fire-resistant materials - part of fire-rated wall and ceiling assemblies What is the use of green drywall? - correct answers-Answer: - made with water-resistant properties What is a cause of drywall failure? - correct answers-Answer: - not following standard installation schedules What are the standard installation schedules for fastening single and double drywall? - correct answers-Single fastening w/no adhesive: - distance from edge: 3/8 to 1/2 inch - fastener spacing: - ceiling: 7 inch - walls: 8 inch Double fastening w/no adhesive: - distance from edge: 3/8 to 1/2 inch - fastener spacing: 12 inches - spacing between doubled fasteners: 2 to 2 1/2 inches What is the process of applying interior plaster? - correct answers-Process - plaster is a combination of line, gypsum, or cement - an aggregate is added (e.g., sand, vermiculite, or perlite) - plater is applied over wood lath (i.e., closely spaced wood boards - lath provides structural support and stability - plaster application is identical to 3-coat exterior stucco application (e.g., scratch, brown, & finish coat) Note: - plater dries rock hard - less prone to cracking than drywall - will crack due to significant movement or physical damage - plaster cracks are commonly caused by lath separating from framing Can wood paneling be installed as an interior finish in a garage? - correct answers-Answer: - No, paneling cannot be installed in a garage because it does not provide fire separation. What is a suspended ceiling? Where is a suspended ceiling used? And, why is a suspended ceiling used? - correct answers-What: - System consisting of meta

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