Construction Documents
What is the first step of exterior siding installation?
Familiarizing yourself with the project and having proper tools.
Knowing about material take off will help you do what?
Get the right stock and trim materials.
What does WRB stand for?
Weather-resistant barrier
What is the first step of wall surface preparation?
Exterior inspection
Where must flashing be installed.
Around all openings.
What is a soffit?
A non-loadbearing beneath eves that protects the space between roofline and exterior wall.
What do you do before beginning and exterior finishing project.
Check local codes and manufacturers instructions.
When is building wrap necessary.
For a wind and weather resistant seal.
What should you inspect when you preform an exterior inspection?
The sheathing instalation for gaps at the seams, over nailing, and under driven nails.
What is the primary purpose of flashing.
To prevent water from penetrating the finish material and entering the exterior walls.
What are elevation drawings?
Representations of the final project.
Knowing what, will allow you to double check material deliveries
Knowing the basic princibles
What is building wrap used for?
Protects the exterior sheathing but breathe to allow water vapor to pass from inside the structure to the exterior.
Finding issues early in the preparation phase will give you what?
Time and information you need to address concerns.
True or false.
flashing typically consists of galvanized sheets of metal, aluminum, copper, stainless steel, or a synthetic material.
True
What plan acts like a birds-eye view describing development phases of final lanscaping?
A site plan.
Who typically preforms the material takeoff?
The estimator or supervisor.
What do furring strips provide?
A smooth even backing on which to attach siding boards and panels.
What does trapped moisture do to exterior siding?
It can deteriorate sheathing and effect structural integrity, and have the potential to mold.
What is aluminum not used for flashing in what masonry.
aluminum is more suitible for rust and corrosion.
What is the first step for familiarizing yourself with a new project?
Looking through the construction documents.
What are the steps for estimating the amount of siding required for a project?
1. Determine total area.
2. Subtract area of all openings.
3. Add waste. (For metal siding add 10 percent.)
true of false.
all horizontal and vertical joints must be sealed with manufacturer approved tape or adhesive.
True
What should you ensure when you preform an exterior inspection?
The walls are level, plumb and match the dimentions.
True or false
corner flashing should be wide enough to extend 12 in -18 in on each side of the corner.
False
It should be 3 in - 4 in.