Lath/Stucco Prep
Why is building paper installed as part of the stucco system?
Moisture barrier (also helps prevent cracking)
Which state is directly North of AZ?
Utah
Why is a smaller hammer used for drywall?
Because drywall is softer than wood and the nails are shorter.
What is the only man made structure which can be seen from space?
Great wall of China
What purpose does lath/chicken wire serve in the stucco system.
It gives the stucco something to hold onto and reinforces the strength of the stucco.
Which state is directly East of Texas?
Louisiana
Which type of saw did we use for cutting the angles on the stool legs?
Chop saw
Which country is shaped like a boot?
Italy
Name two reasons foam is used as part of the stucco system?
Insulation, stucco sticks well to it, moisture barrier, prevents cracking.
Which countries does the Panama Canal cut through?
Panama
Other than cooling the air, what is the other major benefit of air conditioning?
It removes the humidity from the air.
Name the Southernmost country in the world.
Chile
On which part of the house do you have to use diamond mesh for lath?
Ceiling
Besides Mexico and Canada, which country is the closest to the USA?
Russia
Which drain component keeps sewer gas where it belongs?
P trap
Which state was home to the first McDonald's?
California
Which order are the following applied in?
Chicken wire, foam, building paper, corners
Building paper, foam, chicken wire, corners
Which sea are Estonia, Sweden and Finland on?
Baltic
What is the difference between cement and concrete?
Concrete includes larger aggregate (rocks) which make it much stronger.
Which president served the shortest term ever?
William Henry Harrison