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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

In residential construction, exterior doors usually swing into the house

True

An exterior door that has a smooth, flat surface of wood veneer or metal is refered to as a flush door.

True

What is a door that consists of top and bottom units, hinged independently of each other?

Dutch door

What are the horizontal members of a door panel called?

Rails

Where should housewrap NOT be installed?

where it may be walked on

Which type of glass prevents moisture from forming on the glass surface?

insulated glass

How thick are most exterior doors?

1 3/4 inches (44 mm)d. 1 7/8 inches (47 mm)

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

Which of the following lists the proper order for flashing a window?

bottom, sides, top

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

What is the process of fitting a door into a frame called?

jointing

What is the bottom horizontal member of the window frame called?

Sill

What is the tool used to lay out hinge gains called?

butt hinge marker

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

What is the name of a window that slides horizontally in separate tracks?

sliding window

During the manufacturing process, what is tempered glass treated with?

heat or chemicals

Which window part separates individual lights in a window sash?

Muntins

What is the purpose of the tilt feature in double-hung windows?

easy cleaning

What are the vertical sides of a door frame called?

jambs

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

Where should window wells be drained to?

To the footing level

What is a light installed above a door called?

Transom

What is the recess for a hinge called?

gain

What is the name of a window where the upper and lower sashes slide vertically by each other in separate channels?

double-hung window

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

What is the name of a window that is hinged at the bottom?

hopper window

The minimum compressive strength for solid concrete blocks that is exposed to the weather is _______________ MPa

15 MPa

Where are jamb extensions installed?

on the inside of a window

To plumb the side jambs of a door, what type of level should be used?

a 6-foot (1.8 mm) level

What is the part of the lockset that is installed on the door jamb?

striker plate

A bay window is the same as a bow window

False

What are wood-framed windows covered with vinyl called?

vinyl-clad

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)

What is the name of a window in which the upper sash is fixed and the lower sash slides?

single-hung window

What is the top of the door frame called?

head jamb

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

What is the installation of glass in a window sash called?

Glazing

What is the part of the building plan that identifies the windows in more detail?

window schedule

Which type of window has a curved top?

arch window