Who should be consulted about any changes to a load-bearing wall and who should do
the work?
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, - A structural engineer should be consulted first
- Specialized contractors should then do the work
What are both plaster and drywall made from?
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Gypsum
After a building inspector notifies the municipality that construction work completed on
a property meets the requirements of the Ontario Building Code, the municipality will
then provide what to the homeowner?
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An Occupancy Permit
When will a building inspector typically perform inspections?
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At different intervals as the construction work progresses.
,What are some benefits of drywall?
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- Less labour-intensive and time-consuming to install
- Can be cut to the size and shape of a wall and installed horizontally or
vertically on the frame using glue, nails or screws
What are the potential problems with brick masonry walls?
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- Cracks caused by the wall expanding due to excessive heat or contracting
due to extreme cold.
- Over time, mortar may need to be repaired.
- Most structure-related issues with brick masonry occur over openings if
proper support has not been installed under roof eaves or in areas where the
structure is overloaded.
- Cracks can be caused by the failure of the window arches or lintels around
the openings.
- With wood lintels, cracks may appear as wood sags or decays
- With steel or iron lintels, cracks may be caused if they progressively rust or
deflect
, What information is specified on a building permit?
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- Project location
- Scope of work
- Conditions imposed for the work
- Building inspections required, depending on the project size
What is a potential cause of an out-of-plumb wall?
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- Impact damage (e.g. hit by a vehicle)
- Considered cosmetic unless the incline becomes severe due to a failure of a
different component in the building
What is a typical R-value for basements?
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R8
What are the characteristics of a brick veneer wall?
the work?
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, - A structural engineer should be consulted first
- Specialized contractors should then do the work
What are both plaster and drywall made from?
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Gypsum
After a building inspector notifies the municipality that construction work completed on
a property meets the requirements of the Ontario Building Code, the municipality will
then provide what to the homeowner?
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An Occupancy Permit
When will a building inspector typically perform inspections?
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At different intervals as the construction work progresses.
,What are some benefits of drywall?
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- Less labour-intensive and time-consuming to install
- Can be cut to the size and shape of a wall and installed horizontally or
vertically on the frame using glue, nails or screws
What are the potential problems with brick masonry walls?
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- Cracks caused by the wall expanding due to excessive heat or contracting
due to extreme cold.
- Over time, mortar may need to be repaired.
- Most structure-related issues with brick masonry occur over openings if
proper support has not been installed under roof eaves or in areas where the
structure is overloaded.
- Cracks can be caused by the failure of the window arches or lintels around
the openings.
- With wood lintels, cracks may appear as wood sags or decays
- With steel or iron lintels, cracks may be caused if they progressively rust or
deflect
, What information is specified on a building permit?
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- Project location
- Scope of work
- Conditions imposed for the work
- Building inspections required, depending on the project size
What is a potential cause of an out-of-plumb wall?
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- Impact damage (e.g. hit by a vehicle)
- Considered cosmetic unless the incline becomes severe due to a failure of a
different component in the building
What is a typical R-value for basements?
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R8
What are the characteristics of a brick veneer wall?
