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| How much vent is required for crawl spaces? |
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| 1sf ft per 150 Sq ft of enclosed space |
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| Distance from grade to cladding. |
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| 1/4" and bigger is a a movement crack. |
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| anything below 1/4" is not a movement crack |
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| What is the function of beams? |
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| transfer the load horizontally |
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| Notching of a 2x8 floor joist can be made in? |
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| why would a dirt floor in a crawl space be covered? |
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| to prevent the moisture from the soil from releasing into the crawl space |
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| for which former of foundation cracks should a structural engineer be recommended? |
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| horizontal cracks with movement |
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| what are 6 types of roofing systems |
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hip
gable
Gambrel
butterfly
shep
mansard |
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| higher than any other wall |
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| a cross piece that holds glass in a window |
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| a vertical bar between the panes of glass in a window |
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| you can not cut a truss without an engineer approval with an engineer stamp. true or false |
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| the weight of people or goods in a building |
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| the weight of the structure excluding the weight of people or goods |
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| rafters pulling away from the ridge is called |
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trusses can
a. be cut with engineer approval
b. never be cut
c. have 2 bearing points
d. not be used |
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proper attic ventilation helps to?
a. prevent structural damage caused by moisture
b. increase the life of the roofing material
c. reduce energy consumption
d. all the above |
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| what method of attic ventilation is consi7the most effective |
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| a combination of soffit and Ridge vents |
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| should an inspector walk on a roof |
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| yes if it is safe and it won't damage the roof |
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| what contributes to mold on the exterior of a house |
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| asphalt shingles can be installed on pitches as low as_____ if the roof is first covered with non-perforated saturated felt paper |
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| what is the average lift expectancy of a 235# asphalt shingle |
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| it is preferable to put wood shingles and shakes over which type of roofing sheathing to allow the to dry quicker |
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| the proper exposure of an 18"×24" shake is |
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| what contributes to ice damming |
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Definition
| in proper insulation and ventilation |
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| what is the difference between blooming framing and platform construction |
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Definition
| balloon framing is one stud from foundation to roof line. platform is a platform is constructed on each floor and the studs for the next floor are erected on this platform |
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what is NOT par5 of the structural inspection
a. Foundation wall
b. roofing framing members
c. interior finish walls
d. girder and floor joist |
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| c. interior finish material |
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| exterior insulated finishave system |
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| what type of flashing is around windows |
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| most building codes require balusters on railings to be how far apart |
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| should be 1/3 out and 2/3 in |
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| another name for breakers |
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| which appliances are 240v |
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| a/c, furnace, electric oven, electric dryer, water heater |
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| do breakers have to be labeled? |
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| 3 hots and a neutral (3 wires) |
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| 3 wires 2 hot and 1 neutral |
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| what is the small slot on an outlet |
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| what is the big slot on an outlet |
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| how many wires are there from the street to the house in a 240v system |
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