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How do you calculate board feet?
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number of pieces x inches thick x inches wide x length in feet
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What is
3,4,5 Plumb and allign |
3,4,5: measure 3 and four out from a corner wall and the connecting distance should measure 5. Pythogoreum theorem.
Plumb is making sure the vertical wall is level, this can be done with a plumb and bob. |
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Components of a wall:
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Studs, King studs for windows and doors, cripples for windows and doors, soul plate, top plate, doubler, header for windows and doors, trimmer stud for windows, rough sill
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what is sheathing, ply board for?
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sheathing can be used and reused to create forms. Ply board forms the walls.
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What is engineered wood?
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can be laminated and glued, glued particle, stronger than non engineered wood.
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What is the sequence of Plating?
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Studs 16 on center/ 15 1/4,
Rough opening for doors is 2" over size of door Rough opening for windows is manufacturer specs or 1/2" Overlap top plate with doubler no less than 4' All window sills greater than 4' must be doubled |
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Name the rules of framing:
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Be efficient
Know your limits and expectations what is acceptable Make multiple cuts when possible Inner voice/ safety first Develop a routine, lay out, framing Mesure only when you have to, train your eye Finish one thing before moving on to something else Keep other Trades in mind when working Use the best wood where it counts, identify warpage Know local code Dont move materials unless its necessary |
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What is green building?
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the relationship of a house to its surroundings.
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What are the five elements of Green building standard?
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Efficiency
Building area Embodied energy Transportation Durability |
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Describe in more detail the five elements of green building:
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Transportation costs, Fuels vs distance
Efficiency, Conservation, water and natural surroundings such as location latitude/longitude closeness to bodies of water or altitude Durability, how long materials will last, how they degrade and re enter the environment Area, as in location, use of land, orientation of building Embodied energy, the energy of fuels, manufacturing etc that went into the structure. |
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hearing protection required for anything over....?
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85 decibals
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What is the most dangerous tool used on a job site? what is the blade depth limit?
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Skilsaw, 1/8"below the wood.
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When using a table saw how far above the wood should the blade be?
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1/4"
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