Building Materials
They act as the face and voice of SBP within disaster impacted communities.
What is a Project Lead/DCPL
Required protection to wear on site
What is PPE.
A detailed description of work to be performed on the house and serving as a foundational agreement between the homeowner and SBP.
What is a Scope of work.
A tool with a heavy metal head on a handle used for pounding and striking
Sheathing for roofs, walls and sublfooring.
What is Plywood.
Found on all SBP worksites and are used as a tool for tracking, communication and accountability.
What is a whiteboard
The points of contact required on a ladder.
What are 3 points of contact.
The process of building a structure's skeleton, or "shell," using materials like wood or steel to provide support and shape for the building's walls, floors, and roof
What is framing
Used for inserting and removing screws
What is a screwdriver.
A a durable, water-resistant, and affordable flooring made from multiple layers of synthetic materials
What is vinyl flooring.
Work alongside volunteers, teach volunteers the proper way to use tools to ensure safety, ensure volunteers have a successful and positive experience.
What are expectations of a Project Lead.
Used when operating around loud noises.
What is Hearing Protection.
A list of deficiencies, incomplete or unacceptable work items compiled by the PM or DOC during the final inspection of the project
What is a punch list.
It has a round metal blade with sharp teeth and cuts metal, wood, fiberglass, concrete, plastics, and bricks.
What is a circular saw
This materials is used to prevent the transfer of heat, electricity, or sound
What is insulation.
a volunteer has worked hard on a task, it can be very demoralizing when they are asked to re-do the work. It is very important part of the job to make sure the house is built to standard.
What is quality control.
While handling insulation you must wear four required items for safety.
What are goggles, gloves, long sleeves and pants.
The proactive measures and processes implemented during and after the building phase to prevent mold growth by controlling moisture and humidity.
What is a mold suppression.
A long tool mainly made from steel alloys. It uses leverage principles and length to lift heavy objects or pry tightly fastened objects open
What is a crowbar.
A pliable, gypsum-based material used to finish and repair drywall.
What is a joint compound ("mud").
Give detailed instructions on each stage of construction your volunteers will be perform on site that day.
What is to give a demonstration.
Heat index is over 90, this is a requirement for everyone's safety onsite.
What is ahort (5 min) water breaks every 20 minutes
This method strengthens the wall and prevents cracking in mud.
What is a staggering.
A form of a hammer that uses compressed air to drive nails into wood or other construction materials.