Building Materials
What is the most common material for exterior walls?
Wood
What is the vertical support in a wall frame called?
Stud
What is the sloping surface of a roof called?
Slope or Pitch
What document shows the boundaries of a property?
Plot Map
What is the horizontal part of a stair called?
Tread
What material is known for its fire resistance, insulation, weather resistance, and strength?
Concrete
What connects the top of wall studs?
Top Plate
What type of roof has four sloped sides?
Hip Roof
What line marks the edge of a buildable area?
Setback Line
What supports the tread in a stair?
Riser
What 2 metals are often used for roofing due to its durability?
Steel and Aluminium
What is used to hold studs at the bottom of a wall?
Bottom Plate
What covers a roof to protect it from weather?
Roofing Material, e.g., Shingles
What survey tool measures property angles?
Transit
What is the ideal stair rise height in inches?
7
What wood product is made by compressing wood fibers?
Plywood
What angle is typically used for corner studs?
90
What supports the roof structure?
Rafters
What indicates the highest point of a property?
High Point or Elevation Mark
What is the minimum stair width for safety?
36 inches
What insulation material is made from molten glass?
Fiberglass
What reinforces a wall frame against wind?
Sheathing (Plywood/ House Wrap)
What is the framework under a roof called?
Truss
What legal document defines property ownership?
Deed
What calculates the number of stairs needed?
Rise divided by riser height