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What is the main difference between balloon framing and platform framing?
2
What is the difference between a sill plate and a sole plate?
3
A sill plate is typically attached to the foundation wall with:
4
What are the different types of hangers?
5
Trimmers are on the side, headers are on the top
6
What is bridging in construction, and why is it needed?
8
What materials can sheathing be made of?
9
Installation of gypsum is “strict” and requires certain nails.
10
What are the six elements of a typical wall framing elevation that includes a door and window opening?
11
Why is a double top plate used in wall framing?
12
What is the advantage of having exterior nailing surfaces in wall framing?
13
What are the six different roof shapes?
14
What is the difference between a ridge beam and a ridge board?
15
What is a collar beam/collar tie?
16
What is the difference between a valley and a hip in a roof?
17
What is pitch in roofing?
18
What is the difference between a plumb cut and a level cut?
19
What is a jack rafter?
21
What is a negative about using roof trusses?
22
What are the three parts of a truss?
23
Chords and webs take the load (webs interior, chords exterior).
25
What are the four different types of insulation?
26
Batt insulation is the most common to use since it fits between studs.
27
Why is continuity of insulation important?
28
Ventilation is required in concealed roof spaces to do what three things?
30
What is the purpose of flashing?
31
Locations requiring flashing include:
32
What are the three plywood panel siding patterns?
33
What are the three vertical siding joints?
34
What are the three horizontal siding joints?
36
Parts of a typical eave framing section include:
37
When exposed to fire, what happens to a heavy timber beam to allow it to support load?
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What material cannot resist fire as long as heavy timber?
39
Steel is always used to hold timber together and helps transfer loads.
40
What three things are involved in anchoring heavy timber to masonry wall?
41
What is the difference between heavy timber and mass timber?
42
Glulam is considered mass timber; CLT is the most used type.
43
What must be restricted using a finish layer on the wood decking in case of fire?
44
Decking qualifies for Type IV heavy timber, and Type IV-C is the lowest construction type.
45
What affects heavy timber construction compared to masonry and concrete, especially perpendicular to the grain?
46
Fasteners on top provide more failures during load testing.
47
How are building services limited in heavy timber construction?
48
What are the qualities of cross-laminated timber (CLT)?
49
What are the types of heavy timber construction for long spans?
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