Windows and Doors
A ledge forming the bottom part of a window.
Sill
Which of the following door types DOES NOT allow for 100% opening width when open?
Swinging
Bypass
Bifold
Cased Opening
Bypass
This roof covering is typically composed of an inorganic fiberglass or felt base with a colored mineral or ceramic granule surface.
Composition Shingles
(Asphalt)
Thin, continuous pieces of sheet metal (or other impervious material) designed to prevent the passage of water into a structure is known as
Flashing
This wall covering is typically composed of a finish coat, brown coat and scratch coat applied over metal reinforcement and waterproof building paper attached directly to the exterior panel sheathing.
Stucco
Aluminum hopper windows would be found in which of the following MasterFormat divisions?
Division 08 - Openings
Buildings benefit from having a slightly ____ indoor pressure. (Rain, untreated air, insects, etc.)
Positive
This natural roof covering is solid, durable, fire resistant and low maintenance, with pre-drilled holes for fastening.
Slate Roof
If designing a wall system in Texas, would the vapor barrier be closer to the interior or exterior side of the wall?
Exterior (Warm side of envelope)
Any material used for damp proofing, typically a plastic or foil sheet, that resists diffusion of moisture through the wall, floor, ceiling, or roof assemblies of buildings and of packaging to prevent interstitial condensation.
Vapor Barrier
Each of the two upright parts of a doorframe, on one of which the door is hung.
Jamb
A door with glass panes throughout its length.
French Door
What lies between the shingles and the roof sheathing, or roof deck, which is typically either plywood or OSB. It's installed directly on the roof deck and provides a secondary layer of protection from the elements, including rain, snow, and wind.
Underlayment
Which of the following would not be considered a vapor retarder?
XPS insulation board
ISO insulation board with fiberglass-reinforced facing
Unfaced batt insulation
Vinyl-faced batt insulation
Kraft paper-faced batt insulation
Unfaced batt insulation
A sandwich structured composite, consisting of an insulating layer of rigid core sandwiched between two layers of structural board, used as a building material.
SIP
Structural Insulated Panel
What are the vertical boards in a panel door referred to as?
What are the horizontal boards in a panel door referred to as?
Vertical - Stile
Horizontal - Rail
In which of the following locations would a Hollow Core door be most appropriate?
Linen Closet
Laundry Room
Bedroom
Bathroom
Garage Entry
Linen Closet
A masonry block placed on the ground below a downspout to divert the water away from the building and to prevent ground washing.
Splash Block
An outlet in the side of a building's parapet for draining water.
Scupper
This non-veneer wood panel product is composed of aligned, long, thin strands of wood bonded under heat and pressure.
Oriented Strand Board
What are the New York State dimensional requirements for an egress window?
Window Height
Window Width
Sill Height
The height of the clear opening must be at least 24"
The width of the clear opening must be at least 20"
The sill height must not be more than 44" above the floor.
Exterior wood product with resin fiber overlay often used for cabinets and counter tops.
High Density Overlay (HDO)
What does EPDM stand for?
Ethylene Propylene Diene Terpolymer
Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer
What is the minimum slope required for Positive Drainage?
1% Slope
1/8" Per Foot
What are the ACTUAL dimensions of a single masonry brick?
3-5/8" Width
7-5/8" Length
2-1/4" Height