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Name the basic parts of a window. |
Glazing (glass pane) Top and bottom rails Stile Head jamb side jamb exterior sill with drip edge Brickmold Upper and lower sash Muntins |
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What is the difference between a rail and a stile? |
Rails are horizontal like a chair or hand rail and stiles are vertical frame around glazing. |
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What considerations usually determine the type of window chosen? |
Cost, appearance and level of maintenance required. |
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What type of window could be used if you wanted wood inside but the maintenance free exterior? |
Cladding with vinyl or aluminium on exterior gives wood finish on interior while exterior is maintenance free exterior. |
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What style of window has 2 sections that slide horizontally? |
Slider window |
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Describe an awning window. |
A hinged window that opens from the bottom outward. |
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Describe a casement window. |
Hinged on the side and swing outward. |
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Describe a hopper window. |
Hinged at the bottom and top swings to open. |
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Describe the difference between a double hung and single hung verticals slider. |
Double hung has 2 sashes the open independently. Single hung has one fixed window at the top and the bottom slides upward to open. |
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Describe the difference between a bay and a bow window. |
Bay window and 1 large centre pane and 2 smaller side panes that bump out to increase the size of a room Bow windows have 4 or more equal sized panes that bump our the increase the size of a room. |
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What is glazing? |
The term refers to the sheet of glass in a window. |
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When are window usually installed in a residential project? |
At the conclusion of the framing stage. |
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How much clearence around the window should be for a rough opening? |
10mm or 3/8" on each side. |
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What is the purpose of the small packing pads found inside the window and when should you remove them? |
They keep the unit square and maintain proper clearances during installation and should not be removed until unit is completely installed. |
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Should you use extra shim blocks on larger windows or multiple window units? |
Place them at the deviding rails and edges. |
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What type of expanding foam should be used around windows in the gaps? |
Window and door low expansion foam. |
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Why should you put a reveal with the casing around a window? |
Installing a tight reveal around the window is very difficult to accomplish plus the reveal should match the doors throughout the room |
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What is the purpose of gluing the mitred corners of the casing? |
To keep the joint tight and prevent opening up if the wood shrinks or the building moves. |
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Why should you not paint the exterior side of a steel insulated door a dark colour? |
The heat from the sun could cause the laminate to warp possibly separating from the foam core. |
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What are the 3 common types of wood door? |
1) Solid Core 2) Hollow Core 3) Panelled |
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What type of door should be selected if a wood door is needed to act as sound deadening door? |
Solid Core |
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What door is typically used in interior openings? |
Hollow core due to cost savings. |
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Why should you not use a hollow core door as an exterior door? |
Low security and no insulating value. |
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What are residential overhead doors used for? |
Garage Vehicle access. |
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If you want a decorative door to separate 2 rooms and still allow light into the room, what style should you use? |
French doors.
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What type of door obscures your view but allows the passage of air? |
Louvered. |
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If the space in front of an opening is limited, what type of door could you put in the only projects half the width of the door into the room? |
Bi-fold. |
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What type of bypass doors are popular for patio access? For closets |
Glass sliders and mirrored sliders. |
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What are screen or storm doors usually attached to? |
Brickmold. |
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Why would you use a half jamb around closets or pocket door openings? |
For a finished look similar to the other doors and windows in the room. |
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What is the purpose of the member across the bottom of and exterior door opening? (Threshold) |
Weather tight seal at the base of the door.
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What is the purpose of weather stripping? |
Seals the door to the jamb for air and moisture passage. |
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How are door sizes typically designated? |
Width by Height in feet and inches. |
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Why is it important to know how to determine the hand of a door? |
To ensure proper ordering as so pre-hung doors are not reverseable. |
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What side do you determine the hand of a door? |
Entry side. |
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If a door opens toward you and the hinges are on the left what type of door do you order? |
Left hand reverse LHR |
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If a door opens away from you and the hinges are on the right what door do you need to order? |
Right hand RH |
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Is it acceptable for a door to open over a stairway? |
No unless there is a landing that extends at least the length of the door. |
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If you are painting a fire rated door, what must you be aware of? |
That you DO NOT paint over the fire rating label If you do the door is no longer considered fire rated. |
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What is the difference between template and standard hinges. |
They are similar except template hinge screw holes are drilled to match the pattern on a steel door. |
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How are non-removable pin hinges secured when the door is closed? |
With a set screw that can't be accessed when the door is closed. |
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What must be on a roof before installing a skylight? |
There must be raised curbs with flashing. |
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What is the clearance required when building a rough opening for a door or window? |
10mm 3/8" on each edge |
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When attaching a door with brickmold how far apart should each 83mm hot dipped galvanized nail be? |
200mm-300mm apart |
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When installing trim, where would a plinth Block be used? |
At the bottom of door to connect the baseboard and the door casing with square edges. |
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What is an architrave? |
A moulding typically used at the top of doors or windows. They allow the joints to be square from the casing . |
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How much clearance must be on all sides of the door in the opening for insulation? |
10mm on all sides.
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If using batt insulation in doorways how tightly should you stuff in the gap? |
Loosely so the insulation is not compressed as it will lose its insulation value. |
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How does the size of an overhead door compare to the size of the opening? |
The opening should be the same or slightly smaller. |
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How far should the backing for an overhead door for the track and spring bracket extend above the top of the door opening? |
300mm or 12" |
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What can you do at the time of installation to stop moisture and air under an exterior door? |
Apply at least 2 beads of caulking under the threshold to the subfloor. |
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When fastening the doorjamb to the framing where should you install the screws so they are hidden? |
Under the weatherstripping or where the doorstop will be installed. |
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When installing a latchset what side should the screws be? |
Interior or secure side of the door. |
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What are some advantages of using open stock door and jamb materials? |
Reduces cost and the ability to mix and match. |
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Why must the screws be centered in the holes when installing hinges? |
Off centered screws will move the hinge or cause the hinge to bind. |
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What should be done to allow for hardwood floors when installing interior doors? |
Jamb should be raised to allow for the hardwood to be installed under the jamb later. |
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Why should doorstops be beveled 45 degrees and cut 6mm 1/4" above the floor? |
To allow for easy cleaning of floor. |
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What should you do before choosing the side of the door to install the latchset? |
Some doors are stamped hinge side.
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What size hole should be drilled for a standard latch bolt and for the cylender? |
25mm 1" for the latch set and 54mm 2 1/8" for the cylinder. |
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Why are hinges installed 3mm lower on the jamb than on the door? |
To allow for the 3mm clearance for the door to the top of the jamb. |
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What is the purpose of a half jamb around bi fold openings? |
To provide a consistent appearance with the other doors and windows in the room. |
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What hardware would you install to keep the bottom panels aligned in the middle of a pair of bi fold doors? |
An aligning clip to each door. |
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Why would you use screws to install the top half split jamb of a pocket door? |
To remove to adjust the door or replace the rollers. |
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Why would you install the concave side of a slightly bowed door toward the stops on a door jamb? |
The door will be held straight against the stop instead of curving ourward. |
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How could you compensate for a door opening with the bottoms out of alignment when you install the jamb? |
Both jambs can be offset slightly to compensate for the door. |
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How can you adjust a door slightly from side to side? |
Using shims placed beneath the hinge. |
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Why is a casing installed with a reveal? |
To allow space for the hinges and striker plates without notching the casing. |
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What is an alternate method of trimming the door where it meets the the floor? |
With a plinth block against the floor will cut square with the baseboard and casing. |
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What is the minimum size requirement for a bedroom window? |
Opening are no less than .35m2 with no dimension less than 380mm Window well now requires 760mm clearance from the edge of the open window or wall if window is a slider. |
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What is the slope of the sills for a door and window? |
Window sill 1:6 ratio Door sill 1:12 ratio |
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What affects the rough opening size for a bi fold door? |
Whether or not you use a full jamb or half jamb. |
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What type of hinge is required on a mandoor entering the house from an attached garage? |
Self closing hinge. Plus door seals and threshold seals for fumes. |
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What is the joint cover between the double doors in an entryway that does not have a divider called? |
Astrigal. Attached to one door to seal the other tight when closed. |
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What is the minimum size for an entry door to a house? |
2'8" or 810mm |
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What is the minimum size of a bathroom entryway both primary and secondary? |
Primary 2'6" 760mm Secondary 2'0"610mm |
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What is the minimum size for a bedroom door? |
2'6" 760mm |
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What is the minimum size for a walk in closet? |
2'0" 610 |
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What is the minimum size for a basement of utility room? |
2'8" 810mm |
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What is a NRP hinge and when would it be used? |
Non removable pin hinge designed the the pin cannot be removed while the door is closed for security reasons. Used on a door that opens out from the house and hinge is located on the exterior.` |
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How is hinge size determined? |
Height by width with the hinge open. |
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How far above the latch should a dead bolt be located? |
150mm or 6" between centers. |
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What are the 3 styles of latch sets? |
Passage Privacy bed and bath Keyed |
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What is the difference between single and double cylinder deadbolts? |
Single is keyed on one side with a latch on the secure side while a double is a keyed lock on both sides. |
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When preparing a rough opening for a 2'6" x 6'8" door blank what size is the rough opening? |
2'8"-2'81/2" x 6'10"-6'101/2" |
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What determines the length of the side jamb on an open stock door? |
Thickness of head jamb 5/8" 17mm clearance space at top of door 1/8" 3mm height of door 6'8" 2032mm required clearance bot of door 1" 25mm |
