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Metal rods, used to reinforce concrete, are called Rebar
In which area of the country is it acceptable to have an unventilated crawl space? The
Southeast
Today, most foundations are made of Poured concrete or concrete block
Vertical columns of block that are intended to support a concrete block wall are called:
Pilasters
Girders are commonly constructed of: Wood or steel
Parging is most commonly used on what type of foundation walls? Concrete block
,Foundation drain pipes are laid in: Crushed stone
On a poured concrete foundation, the exterior walls are usually treated with: A tar-based
coating, for waterproofing
Wood foundations are most commonly found in: Canada
Originally, foundation blocks were made of: A mixture of cinders and cement
In most areas of the country, crawl spaces need: Moisture protection
Adequate height to allow access for repairs
Ventilation
*All of these*
How are concrete house foundations typically poured? As one continuous pour
Foundation anchor bolts are shaped like the letter: J
, The insides of precast concrete foundation walls often have furring strips that are intended to:
Provide a nailing surface to which a finished wall may be attached
__________ is installed in an "X" pattern to strengthen floor joists and prevent them from
twisting. Bridging
If joists are installed on the side of the girder, they will be attached to the side of the girder with:
Joist hangers
Balloon framing is no longer permitted under many building codes because: It poses a
fire hazard
The weight of people and furniture inside a house is part of the structure's: Live load
2 of 2One of the reasons behind the increasing popularity of engineered wood products is:
The decreasing supply of large-diameter old-growth trees
The metal plates that join the boards together in roof trusses are called: Gusset plates
Appraiser Questions and Answers|Latest
Update
Metal rods, used to reinforce concrete, are called Rebar
In which area of the country is it acceptable to have an unventilated crawl space? The
Southeast
Today, most foundations are made of Poured concrete or concrete block
Vertical columns of block that are intended to support a concrete block wall are called:
Pilasters
Girders are commonly constructed of: Wood or steel
Parging is most commonly used on what type of foundation walls? Concrete block
,Foundation drain pipes are laid in: Crushed stone
On a poured concrete foundation, the exterior walls are usually treated with: A tar-based
coating, for waterproofing
Wood foundations are most commonly found in: Canada
Originally, foundation blocks were made of: A mixture of cinders and cement
In most areas of the country, crawl spaces need: Moisture protection
Adequate height to allow access for repairs
Ventilation
*All of these*
How are concrete house foundations typically poured? As one continuous pour
Foundation anchor bolts are shaped like the letter: J
, The insides of precast concrete foundation walls often have furring strips that are intended to:
Provide a nailing surface to which a finished wall may be attached
__________ is installed in an "X" pattern to strengthen floor joists and prevent them from
twisting. Bridging
If joists are installed on the side of the girder, they will be attached to the side of the girder with:
Joist hangers
Balloon framing is no longer permitted under many building codes because: It poses a
fire hazard
The weight of people and furniture inside a house is part of the structure's: Live load
2 of 2One of the reasons behind the increasing popularity of engineered wood products is:
The decreasing supply of large-diameter old-growth trees
The metal plates that join the boards together in roof trusses are called: Gusset plates
