Getting Started
This house system provides power to outlets.
Electrical
Where do homes in the country get their water from? Homes in town?
well, city water source
What does "curing" mean?
when concrete hardens
Think of the framing of a house as its ___________.
skeleton
How does electricity get directly to your house?
power lines under or above the ground
This house system relies on gravity to function.
Plumbing
What do houses need in order for the waste water to exit/flow down/out? (related to air pressure)
vents
What is rebar?
rods used in the concrete to strengthen it
What is the "subfloor" of a house made of?
plywood or particle board...sits directly on the foundation
What do you call the physical place that generates the electricity?
power plant
This is the formal name for the drawn building plan.
blueprint
Where does waste water go in country homes? Homes in town?
septic system/city waste/holding ponds
What are 2 of the 3 types of foundations a house might have?
slab, crawl space, basement
What do you call the sheets of materials that cover the interior walls? (made with paper and gypsum)
drywall
What happens to electricity at a substation?
high voltage to lower voltage
Using a small size/measurement to represent a larger size/measurement.
Name 2 of the types of materials used for most of the plumbing system piping in a home.
PVC, iron, copper, plastic
What is the difference between concrete and cement?
cement is used to make concrete
What are the extra boards over the windows/doors called? What are the extra boards under the windows called?
headers and sills
Name 4 sources of the raw energy needed for generating electricity.
solar, wind, nuclear, water, coal, gas
What does HVAC stand for?
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning
Name 4 fixtures in a home that are connected directly to the plumbing system.
sink, toilet, tub, shower, dishwasher, wash machine, exterior faucet, softner, water heater
What are the three things used to make concrete?
Cement, water, aggregate
What do you call the building pieces that are the framework for the roof? What building material do you put between the roof and ceilings in a house and in the walls?
trusses, insulation
When drawing building plans, name 3 things that have to be drawn in/included regarding the electrical needs/locations within a home.
outlets, light fixtures, switches, applicances