Windows, Floors and Doors
Window glass which has been coated on the outside with transparent metallic coating to redirect back a significant fraction of the light and radiant heat and light which strikes it is known as?
Reflective Glass
Per Section R311 - Means of Egress of the International Residential Code, stairways shall not be less than ____ clear in width.
36"
The industry standard width of kitchen cabinets are typically available in increments of what?
3"
Paints, stains and varnishes would be found in which MasterFormat division?
Division 09 - Finishes
What are the sizes of...
2x10 Lumber
10x8x16 CMU Block
1.5" x 9.25"
9-5/8" x 7-5/8" x 15-5/8"
The two most common materials used as subfloor in residential construction are?
Concrete and Wood
Per Section R311 - Means of Egress of the International Residential Code, the headroom in stairways shall not be less than ____ measured vertically from the sloped line adjoining the tread nosing.
6' - 8"
The "work triangle" is a concept used to determine efficient kitchen layouts, and focuses on the relationship of what three components?
Refrigerator, Stove and Sink
Paint that swells and chars when exposed to flame, thus making the surface more fire-retardant.
Intumescent Paint
Which insulation is flexible and fibrous? (Often Pink)
Which insulation is rigid foam? (Often Blue)
Batt
Extruded Polystyrene (XPS)
The resilient floor covering typically available in rolls from 6' to 12' wide, and composed of a binder with fillers and pigment is known as...
The resilient floor covering typically available by the piece, and composed of a binder with fillers and pigments is known as...
Sheet Vinyl
Vinyl Composition Tile
Sketch a set of stairs, identify the following components...
Carriage
Stringer
Tread
Riser
Nosing
Carriage - structural under stairs
Stringer - Outer board
Tread - Where you step
Riser - Face of step
Nosing - Round edge of step
The glazed, burned clay product that has an impervious surface and is widely used in wet areas such as bathrooms is known as?
Ceramic Tile
The type of gypsum board that is especially manufactured to provide specific fire-resistant characteristics is known as?
Type-X
A building has a 100' long W12x20 beam.
How deep is it?
How much does it weigh?
12" Deep
2,000 Pounds. (1 TON)
Marble-aggregate concrete that is cast in place or precast and ground smooth; used as a decorative surfacing on floors and walls.
Terrazzo
You are designing a new house with a floor-to-floor height of 10'-0" from the first floor to the second floor.
Using your knowledge of the International Residential Code requirements for stairways, calculate the number of risers required.
16
10' - 0" equal 120 Inches
120 Inches / 7.75" per Riser
Equals 15.48...
While wall cabinet heights may vary, wall cabinets are most likely how tall? (Inches)
The clear space between the base and wall cabinets would typically be what dimension? (Inches)
30"
18"
Give the difference between stain and varnish.
Varnish - The clear, unpigmented preparation consisting of resinous matter dissolved in alcohol or other volatile liquid, or in oil; that is applied as a thin coating on a surface to leave a hard, smooth, transparent, glossy protective film.
Stain - A colorant for enhancing wood grain during finishing.
Sketch...
A Gambrel Roof
A Hip Roof
Gambrel - Two different slopes on each side
Hip - All four sides sloped
Define the difference between Tinted Glass and Low-E Glass?
Tinted - Window glass which has been chemically treated to filter out near-infrared solar energy in order to reduce the solar heat gain through the glass.
Low emissivity - Transmits visible light while selectively reflecting longer wavelengths of radiant heat.
A private home has a set of straight run stairs which has been designed with 14 risers at 7.65" each.
Using your knowledge of the International Residential Code requirements for stairways, calculate the total run of the stairs.
10' - 10"
14 Risers equal 13 Treads
13 Treads at 10" deep
Equals 130 Inches
What are the MOST COMMON widths of the following appliances?
Dishwasher
Range / Oven
Refrigerator
Dishwasher: 24"
Range / Oven: 30"-40"
Refrigerator: 32"-36"
Sketch the following floor patterns...
Herringbone
Spiral
Running Bond
Refer to lecture.
A Garage has a 4" thick reinforced concrete slab-on-grade.
Sits on a foundation wall composed of (1) course of 6" CMU block.
On top of (5) courses of 8" CMU block.
Based on common practice, what would be the typical design size of the strip footing in this foundation system?
16" wide x 8" deep