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40 Cards in this Set
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Laminated glass is made up of two or more layers of glass with inner layers of transparent plastic bonded together |
True |
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In residential construction, exterior doors usually swing into the house |
True |
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An exterior door that has a smooth, flat surface of wood veneer or metal is refered to as a flush door. |
True |
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What is a door that consists of top and bottom units, hinged independently of each other? |
Dutch door |
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What are the horizontal members of a door panel called? |
Rails |
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Where should housewrap NOT be installed? |
where it may be walked on |
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Which type of glass prevents moisture from forming on the glass surface? |
insulated glass |
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How thick are most exterior doors? |
1 3/4 inches (44 mm)d. 1 7/8 inches (47 mm) |
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Which of the following best describes how to cut out window and door openings in building wrap? |
cut the house wrap in an “I” shape and fold the side flaps in and around the opening |
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Which of the following lists the proper order for flashing a window? |
bottom, sides, top |
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What should be done to any log that comes into contact with masonry below grade? Answer: _____________________ Code Reference: _____________________ |
9.37.1.2 Treated with a wood preservative |
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What is the process of fitting a door into a frame called? |
jointing |
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What is the bottom horizontal member of the window frame called? |
Sill |
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What is the tool used to lay out hinge gains called? |
butt hinge marker |
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What is the minimum thickness of OSB Grade 0-1 when used as wall sheathing with supports 406mm o.c.? Answer: _____________________ Code Reference: _____________________ |
Table 9.23.16.2 A 6.35mm |
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What is the name of a window that slides horizontally in separate tracks? |
sliding window |
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During the manufacturing process, what is tempered glass treated with? |
heat or chemicals |
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Which window part separates individual lights in a window sash? |
Muntins |
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What is the purpose of the tilt feature in double-hung windows? |
easy cleaning |
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What are the vertical sides of a door frame called? |
jambs |
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What is the purpose of the factory-installed spacers between the door and the jamb? |
they maintain the proper clearance between the door and jamb during installation |
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Where should window wells be drained to? |
To the footing level |
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What is a light installed above a door called? |
Transom |
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What is the recess for a hinge called? |
gain |
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What is the name of a window where the upper and lower sashes slide vertically by each other in separate channels? |
double-hung window |
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What is the name of a piece that may be provided with the window unit so the jamb can be flush with the interior wall surface? |
extension jambs |
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What is the name of a window that is hinged at the bottom? |
hopper window |
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The minimum compressive strength for solid concrete blocks that is exposed to the weather is _______________ MPa |
15 MPa |
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Where are jamb extensions installed? |
on the inside of a window |
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To plumb the side jambs of a door, what type of level should be used? |
a 6-foot (1.8 mm) level |
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What is the part of the lockset that is installed on the door jamb? |
striker plate |
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A bay window is the same as a bow window |
False |
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What are wood-framed windows covered with vinyl called? |
vinyl-clad |
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How far from the top and bottom of a door are the hinge centres usually located? |
9" down from the top and 13" up from the bottom (230 and 330 mm) |
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What is the name of a window in which the upper sash is fixed and the lower sash slides? |
single-hung window |
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What is the top of the door frame called? |
head jamb |
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How should shingles be applied to hips and ridges with respect to the amount they extend on either side as well as how much overlap they should have? |
extend 100mm and overlap of 150mm |
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What is the installation of glass in a window sash called? |
Glazing |
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What is the part of the building plan that identifies the windows in more detail? |
window schedule |
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Which type of window has a curved top? |
arch window |