What is the typical thickness of a residential subfloor?
- 1/8 inch
- 1/4 inch
- 1/3 inch
- 1/2 inch
- 3/4 inch
- 1 inch
3/4 inch
What color wire is typically used for a neutral in modern electrical systems?
White
What is the most common roofing material in the U.S?
Asphalt Shingles
A window large enough for emergency escape is called a(n)
Egress
What type of siding is most notorious for moisture problems?
Hardboard / Composite Wood Siding (e.g. Masonite)
How can you tell if wood is "pressure treated lumber" based on the color?
It will have a green tint
What type of roof has four sloping sides?
Hip Roof
What is the name of the gas that's between double pained windows?
Argon Gas
What is vinyl siding primarily made from?
- Polyurethane
- Fiberglass
- Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
- Plastic
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
What is this type of light called
Track Light
What does the term “double tapping” mean in an electrical panel?
B) Two wires connected to one breaker ✅
What are the three most common ways to vent an attic?
Gable Vents, Ridge Vents and Vented Soffit
What is typically the standard bedroom window size?
3 ft by 4 ft (36" x 48")
What is this specific type of lumber called?
An I Joist
What does DWV stand for in plumbing?
Drain, Waste, Vent System
The base layer, usually made of plywood or OSB, that supports everything above is called _________.
Decking (Sheathing)
A bedroom door is typically ___ inches tall
80
A __ x __ is typically used for spans up to 10-12 Feet
2 x 8
What component removes humidity from indoor air during cooling?
- Evaporator coil
- Blower fan
- Heat exchanger
- Air handler
Evaporator coil
A moisture barrier (felt or synthetic) that goes on right before the shingles is called ________________.
Underlayment
The bottom strip where the door meets the floor, providing a seal against drafts, water, and pests is called a _________.
Threshold
Traditional Stucco is installed in three layers:
Scratch Coat
______ Coat
Finish Coat
Brown Coat
What does LVL stand for?
Laminated Veneer Lumber
A 2,100 SqFt home will typically need a ___ Ton System
4 Ton
How much does 1 Square of Shingles cover?
100 SqFt
What is this part of the stairs called?
Stringers
What does GFCI stand for?
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
If a roof pitch is 4/12, what does that mean?
It means that the roof rises 4 Ft for every 12 Ft of horizontal run
What type of roof is Barn-Style, with two slopes per side?
Gambrel Roof