COLLECTIVE CSM CH. 1-3 EXAM
STUDY GUIDE WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION
Tight to the weather - ANS The structure is closed in quickly, allowing the
building to begin drying for interior finish work.
Roofing Underlayment - ANS Provides temporary protection from rain until the
finish roof covering is installed.
Roofing Underlayment Installation - ANS Installed first, from the low point of the
roof upward. Overlapping in shingle fashion prevents water from running
underneath.
Roofing Underlayment Materials - ANS Traditional building felts or newer
synthetic sheet materials.
Eaves Components - ANS Drip edge, fascia, soffit, ventilation strip, gutter.
Rakes Components - ANS Rake board, fly rafter.
Roof Drainage - ANS Components include gutters and downspouts, which
collect rainwater at roof edges and conduct it away from the building foundation.
Ventilated Roofs - ANS Removes moisture from leaks or condensation, reduces
roofing temperatures, and reduces the risk of ice damming in cold climates.
Vent Types - ANS Soffit vent, gable vent, ridge vent, roof 'mushroom' vents.
Unvented Roofs Requirement - ANS Ventilation is not required when insulation is
positioned above the roof sheathing.
Unvented Roofs Benefit - ANS Improves air-tightness, reducing energy losses
when sufficient air-impermeable insulation, like spray foam, is installed directly
below the sheathing.
,Roof Covering Materials - ANS Examples include asphalt composition shingles,
split wood shakes, sawn wood shingles, concrete tile, clay tile, sheet metal.
Wall Water-Resistive Barrier (WRB) - ANS Installed after framing and sheathing,
or may be delayed until after windows and doors are installed.
WRB Materials - ANS Asphalt-saturated paper, building felt (installed
shingle-fashion), or synthetic wraps (wider rolls, better air-tightness).
WRB Properties - ANS Moisture-resistant but usually permeable to moisture
vapor ('breathable').
WRB Function - ANS Allows moisture within the wall to diffuse outward,
facilitating wall drying and preventing accumulation.
Air- and Water-Resistive Barrier (AWB) - ANS Barriers that are continuously
adhered, providing the greatest resistance to air leakage.
AWB Forms - ANS Liquid-applied, self-adhering sheets, or factory-applied to
sheathing panels.
Flashings (Windows & Doors) - ANS Waterproof membranes or layers that
capture water within the assembly and direct it back to the exterior.
Flashings Installation Order - ANS Sill flashings, window, jamb flashings, head
flashings.
Flashings Materials - ANS Sheet metal, plastics, rubberized asphalt,
liquid-applied.
Sill Pan - ANS An important flashing that captures water in window and door
openings.
Installing Doors and Windows Sequence - ANS Steps include flashings, door
frame, shims, finish sill, exterior and interior casing.
Shim Space - ANS Allows for plumbing and squaring of the frame, and is later
insulated or sealed to reduce heat loss and air leakage.
Board Siding - ANS Applied to allow for expansion and contraction of boards.
, Drained Cladding ('Rainscreen' cladding) - ANS Vertical furring strips create a
continuous airspace behind the siding.
Drained Cladding Purpose - ANS Facilitates water drainage and air.
Drained Cladding Prevention - ANS Screening at the top and bottom of the
airspace prevents insect entry.
Siding Materials - ANS Examples include painted wood clapboards, horizontal
board siding, vinyl, cedar shingle siding, exterior plywood siding, solid color
stained cedar shingles, stone veneer, fiber-cement panel siding.
Exterior Trim - ANS Examples include sheet metal trim, soffit vents, wood doors,
windows, trim, concrete paving, wood deck railings, brick veneer, stucco, exterior
trellises.
Stainless steel flashing - ANS Protects the top surface of an exterior glulam
beam from direct exposure to rain.
Drain-Waste-Vent (DWV) Piping - ANS Carries sanitary waste to the sewer or
septic system.
Vent Portions - ANS Prevent differential air pressures from obstructing flow and
allow sewer gases to escape above the roof.
Materials for DWV Piping - ANS Cast iron (below ground) and PVC (above
ground) are common.
Joints in DWV Piping - ANS PVC pipe joints are solvent welded; PVC to cast iron
connections use a neoprene sleeve and stainless steel compression shield.
Protection for DWV Piping - ANS Metal nail guards protect DWV piping from
future damage once wallboard or other finishes are installed.
Water Supply Piping - ANS Carries hot and cold domestic (potable) water to
fixtures.
Materials for Water Supply Piping - ANS PEX plastic water supply piping is an
example.
STUDY GUIDE WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION
Tight to the weather - ANS The structure is closed in quickly, allowing the
building to begin drying for interior finish work.
Roofing Underlayment - ANS Provides temporary protection from rain until the
finish roof covering is installed.
Roofing Underlayment Installation - ANS Installed first, from the low point of the
roof upward. Overlapping in shingle fashion prevents water from running
underneath.
Roofing Underlayment Materials - ANS Traditional building felts or newer
synthetic sheet materials.
Eaves Components - ANS Drip edge, fascia, soffit, ventilation strip, gutter.
Rakes Components - ANS Rake board, fly rafter.
Roof Drainage - ANS Components include gutters and downspouts, which
collect rainwater at roof edges and conduct it away from the building foundation.
Ventilated Roofs - ANS Removes moisture from leaks or condensation, reduces
roofing temperatures, and reduces the risk of ice damming in cold climates.
Vent Types - ANS Soffit vent, gable vent, ridge vent, roof 'mushroom' vents.
Unvented Roofs Requirement - ANS Ventilation is not required when insulation is
positioned above the roof sheathing.
Unvented Roofs Benefit - ANS Improves air-tightness, reducing energy losses
when sufficient air-impermeable insulation, like spray foam, is installed directly
below the sheathing.
,Roof Covering Materials - ANS Examples include asphalt composition shingles,
split wood shakes, sawn wood shingles, concrete tile, clay tile, sheet metal.
Wall Water-Resistive Barrier (WRB) - ANS Installed after framing and sheathing,
or may be delayed until after windows and doors are installed.
WRB Materials - ANS Asphalt-saturated paper, building felt (installed
shingle-fashion), or synthetic wraps (wider rolls, better air-tightness).
WRB Properties - ANS Moisture-resistant but usually permeable to moisture
vapor ('breathable').
WRB Function - ANS Allows moisture within the wall to diffuse outward,
facilitating wall drying and preventing accumulation.
Air- and Water-Resistive Barrier (AWB) - ANS Barriers that are continuously
adhered, providing the greatest resistance to air leakage.
AWB Forms - ANS Liquid-applied, self-adhering sheets, or factory-applied to
sheathing panels.
Flashings (Windows & Doors) - ANS Waterproof membranes or layers that
capture water within the assembly and direct it back to the exterior.
Flashings Installation Order - ANS Sill flashings, window, jamb flashings, head
flashings.
Flashings Materials - ANS Sheet metal, plastics, rubberized asphalt,
liquid-applied.
Sill Pan - ANS An important flashing that captures water in window and door
openings.
Installing Doors and Windows Sequence - ANS Steps include flashings, door
frame, shims, finish sill, exterior and interior casing.
Shim Space - ANS Allows for plumbing and squaring of the frame, and is later
insulated or sealed to reduce heat loss and air leakage.
Board Siding - ANS Applied to allow for expansion and contraction of boards.
, Drained Cladding ('Rainscreen' cladding) - ANS Vertical furring strips create a
continuous airspace behind the siding.
Drained Cladding Purpose - ANS Facilitates water drainage and air.
Drained Cladding Prevention - ANS Screening at the top and bottom of the
airspace prevents insect entry.
Siding Materials - ANS Examples include painted wood clapboards, horizontal
board siding, vinyl, cedar shingle siding, exterior plywood siding, solid color
stained cedar shingles, stone veneer, fiber-cement panel siding.
Exterior Trim - ANS Examples include sheet metal trim, soffit vents, wood doors,
windows, trim, concrete paving, wood deck railings, brick veneer, stucco, exterior
trellises.
Stainless steel flashing - ANS Protects the top surface of an exterior glulam
beam from direct exposure to rain.
Drain-Waste-Vent (DWV) Piping - ANS Carries sanitary waste to the sewer or
septic system.
Vent Portions - ANS Prevent differential air pressures from obstructing flow and
allow sewer gases to escape above the roof.
Materials for DWV Piping - ANS Cast iron (below ground) and PVC (above
ground) are common.
Joints in DWV Piping - ANS PVC pipe joints are solvent welded; PVC to cast iron
connections use a neoprene sleeve and stainless steel compression shield.
Protection for DWV Piping - ANS Metal nail guards protect DWV piping from
future damage once wallboard or other finishes are installed.
Water Supply Piping - ANS Carries hot and cold domestic (potable) water to
fixtures.
Materials for Water Supply Piping - ANS PEX plastic water supply piping is an
example.
