Home Inspection Module 8/9 Structure Questions
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Quiz: Can trusses be field modified by anyone?
Ans: No, trusses can not be field modified unless directed by a structural
engineer
Quiz: What is the maximum notch typically allowed in a solid wood joist?
Ans: 1/6 joist depth
Quiz: What is the correct thickness of an I-joist Web?
Ans: 3/8 inch
Quiz: Can the top and bottom flanges of an I-joist be notched?
Ans: No, they should never be cut or notched anywhere.
Quiz: What is the maximum notch typically allowed in a beam?
Ans: A beam should never be cut or notched
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, Quiz: What is the name for a short column?
Ans: A Pier (usually in crawl spaces)
Quiz: What is "checking" considered to be in old columns?
Ans: it is considered common and usually acceptable
Quiz: Who should defects with engineered products such as I-joists and
trusses be referred?
Ans: A Licensed Structural Engineer
Quiz: Who should defects with dimensional lumber be referred to?
Ans: A Qualified Framing contractor (a carpenter)
Quiz: What does epoxy grouting do?
Ans: Epoxy grouting stops seepage
Quiz: Are deck failures common or un common?
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Quiz: Can trusses be field modified by anyone?
Ans: No, trusses can not be field modified unless directed by a structural
engineer
Quiz: What is the maximum notch typically allowed in a solid wood joist?
Ans: 1/6 joist depth
Quiz: What is the correct thickness of an I-joist Web?
Ans: 3/8 inch
Quiz: Can the top and bottom flanges of an I-joist be notched?
Ans: No, they should never be cut or notched anywhere.
Quiz: What is the maximum notch typically allowed in a beam?
Ans: A beam should never be cut or notched
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, Quiz: What is the name for a short column?
Ans: A Pier (usually in crawl spaces)
Quiz: What is "checking" considered to be in old columns?
Ans: it is considered common and usually acceptable
Quiz: Who should defects with engineered products such as I-joists and
trusses be referred?
Ans: A Licensed Structural Engineer
Quiz: Who should defects with dimensional lumber be referred to?
Ans: A Qualified Framing contractor (a carpenter)
Quiz: What does epoxy grouting do?
Ans: Epoxy grouting stops seepage
Quiz: Are deck failures common or un common?
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