Property and Building Inspection Module I Accurate 100%

Optimum moisture content shows the min. soil changes. T or F - ANSWER True The minimum swelling pressure of concrete is ______ psi? - ANSWER 3,000 Foundation/Footing drains are installed at what depth? - ANSWER At or below area to be protected. A guideline for the appropriate slope of a lot away from a house is _________ - ANSWER 6 inches over 10 Feet. A low depression used in the soil for drainage? - ANSWER Swale Briefly state the function of gutters and downspouts. - ANSWER Gutters and downspouts carry water from the roof away from the building, protecting the cladding system and the foundation. Why should't you align a beam with a gutter to check for sag? - ANSWER Gutters slope so they always look off level. Why are porous surface materials near a house a potential problem? - ANSWER The earth below them may be impervious, and slope towards the house. Which of the following is an implication of improper lot grading? - ANSWER Foundation damage. What is a finishing grading practice? - ANSWER Sand mixed with top soil. What is common problem with grading? - ANSWER Stee slope The minimum swelling pressure of expansive soil is ______ psi? - ANSWER 5,000