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Why should a dirt floor in a crawl space have a vapor barrier? - (ANSWERS)To
prevent moisture from soil being released into the crawl space.
Large horizontal cracks in basement foundation walls should be considered... -
(ANSWERS)Serious and indicate the presence of horizontal pressure on the outsid
walls.
For which type of foundation cracking should a structural engineer be
recommended?
A) Cracks of any width
B) all active and inactive cracks
C) shrinkage cracks
D) horizontal cracks with movement - (ANSWERS)D
Water stains along the junction of the basement wall and floor most likely indicate.
- (ANSWERS)drain life problem
The function of a beam is to - (ANSWERS)Carry floor and wall loads horizontally
to columns and the foundation
Notching of a 2 x 8 floor joist can be made in - (ANSWERS)Outer 2/3 of joist
(ends)
What is the difference between balloon framing and platform construction? -
(ANSWERS)Balloon framing studs run from foundation to roof line.
What is NOT part of the structural inspection?
A) foundation walls
B) roof framing members
C) interior finish material
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D) girder and floor joist - (ANSWERS)C) interior finish material
A 2x4 being pulled is under - (ANSWERS)tension
Trusses typically ...
A) can be cut without engineering approval
B) can never be cut
C) have two bearing points
D) are not used - (ANSWERS)C) have two bearing points
What does EIFS stand for? - (ANSWERS)exterior insulated finish systems
Most building codes allow balusters on railings to be a maximum of how far apart?
(ANSWERS)4 inches
What are 4 types of roof systems? - (ANSWERS)hip
Gable
Gambrel
Mansard
What contributes to moss on the exterior of a home? - (ANSWERS)shade
The inspector should only walk on the roof if - (ANSWERS)It is safe and will not
damage the roof covering.
Asphalt shingles can be installed on pitches as low as ?/12 if the roof is first covere
with non-perforated saturated felt paper. - (ANSWERS)2/12
What is the average life expectancy of a 235 lb asphalt shingle? - (ANSWERS)15-
20 years
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Solutions.
Why should a dirt floor in a crawl space have a vapor barrier? - (ANSWERS)To
prevent moisture from soil being released into the crawl space.
Large horizontal cracks in basement foundation walls should be considered... -
(ANSWERS)Serious and indicate the presence of horizontal pressure on the outsid
walls.
For which type of foundation cracking should a structural engineer be
recommended?
A) Cracks of any width
B) all active and inactive cracks
C) shrinkage cracks
D) horizontal cracks with movement - (ANSWERS)D
Water stains along the junction of the basement wall and floor most likely indicate.
- (ANSWERS)drain life problem
The function of a beam is to - (ANSWERS)Carry floor and wall loads horizontally
to columns and the foundation
Notching of a 2 x 8 floor joist can be made in - (ANSWERS)Outer 2/3 of joist
(ends)
What is the difference between balloon framing and platform construction? -
(ANSWERS)Balloon framing studs run from foundation to roof line.
What is NOT part of the structural inspection?
A) foundation walls
B) roof framing members
C) interior finish material
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Solutions.
D) girder and floor joist - (ANSWERS)C) interior finish material
A 2x4 being pulled is under - (ANSWERS)tension
Trusses typically ...
A) can be cut without engineering approval
B) can never be cut
C) have two bearing points
D) are not used - (ANSWERS)C) have two bearing points
What does EIFS stand for? - (ANSWERS)exterior insulated finish systems
Most building codes allow balusters on railings to be a maximum of how far apart?
(ANSWERS)4 inches
What are 4 types of roof systems? - (ANSWERS)hip
Gable
Gambrel
Mansard
What contributes to moss on the exterior of a home? - (ANSWERS)shade
The inspector should only walk on the roof if - (ANSWERS)It is safe and will not
damage the roof covering.
Asphalt shingles can be installed on pitches as low as ?/12 if the roof is first covere
with non-perforated saturated felt paper. - (ANSWERS)2/12
What is the average life expectancy of a 235 lb asphalt shingle? - (ANSWERS)15-
20 years
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