Site Plans
What is a benchmark?
a permanent object of known elevation used to measure other elevations
What does the subfloor sit on (and what is it fastened to)?
Floor joists
What is a Floor Plan?
shows the building layout and serves as a reference for making many other types of drawings, details, and schedules.
Why are shingles installed from the bottom up?
So courses properly lap each other to provide waterproofing.
What is 3/8" + 3/8"?
3/4"
What is an easement?
an area of land marked for use and maintenance of utilities
What is a header in wall framing?
A structural element used to carry & distribute the load around an opening (such as for a door or window).
What is a “Section” on an architectural drawing?
a view representing a “cut” through the building to clarify construction of a particular item, such as a wall or roof.
How many nails should be in a full width (non-cut) shingle?
4
What is 5/16" + 3/4"?
1 1/16"
What is a setback?
The minimum distance between the building and property lines.
What is a sill plate?
a board (sitting flat) attached to the top surface of the foundation wall.
What is a "Detail"?
shows a small portion of the building to clarify the materials and type of construction used. A detail is typically a larger, more detailed drawing of a smaller section of the build.
Why is there a tar strip on the shingles, and should it be exposed?
The tar strip exists so that (once heated by the sun) each course of shingle will stick to the one above & below it, which helps with waterproofing and wind uplift resistance.
the tar strip should NOT be exposed, and should be covered by the course above it.
What is 3 1/2" + 6 3/16"?
9 11/16"
What is zoning?
A system of classifying the use and development of land. Zoning divides land into zones for specific uses and restricts what types of structures can be built.
What is a jack stud?
A stud next to the king studs and below the header. A jack stud extends from the sole plate to the bottom of the header. It is attached to both the king stud and to the header.
What is an "Elevation"?
shows an exterior view of a building or an interior view, such as a kitchen or hospital cabinet layout. Also called a "rendering", it's a drawing of the actual finished build rather than just the plans.
Why should you measure the width of the roof before starting your shingle installation?
To check for square, and to see how many shingles will fit on the roof (you may have to start with less than a full shingle to ensure you don't end up with a tiny strip at the end).
What is 11 7/8" - 8 15/16"?
2 15/16"
When reading contour lines, what does tighter, closer lines represent? What do looser, farther lines represent?
closer, tighter lines = steep incline
looser, farther lines = lower, more gradual incline
What is blocking?
Pieces of wood used to provide structural support and to prevent the spread of fire from floor-to-floor through stud spaces.
Explain how scale sizing relates to building size.
Once a line is snapped for your first course of shingles, how do you ensure you keep the rest of your courses straight (parallel) as you go up the roof?
Every course needs to be installed with the appropriate amount of reveal to ensure straight courses.
What is 144 1/8" + 256 9/16"?
400 11/16"