Exam 2
At a minimum, which locations should a rainscreen wall be vented?
-Bottom -Top
What is the purpose of an air space on a rain screen wall?
Air space is used to ventilate moisture away from a wall system
Which insulation has the highest embodied energy?
Fiberglass
Of the items below, what is the major benefit of a rainscreen?
Improves Wall Durability
Next to the decision on how to site the house, which is the next most important decision the architect makes that affects the comfort and energy efficiency of a house?
Insulation type & thickness
What is one benefit of wood siding?
Low energy to manufacture
What door type is depicted below? (Narrow Rectangular Window On Door)
Narrow Light
Shed roofs are roofs designed with a slope in [a] direction(s) only.
One
In standard, residential light-wood framed roofing the primary weather barrier is ______.
Roofing Felt
The round device shown in the image link below is referred to as a ____? (Roof 15)
Roof Drain
The glazing unit is located within the _________.
Sash
Which is the best face of a building to maximize windows in a cold climate?
South
Which component is integral in providing an air gap in a rain screen?
furring strip
What is being installed in this photo?
Sealant which is part of the air barrier
What window is depicted below? (Slide Side To Side)
Slider
A building material with a perm rating of 1.1 is MORE PERMEABLE than a building material with a perm rating of .11.
True
A roof slope of 12:12 would be considered a steep slope roof.
True
Cities like Las Vegas and Phoenix have seen exponential growth in the last century because technological advances in mechanical ventilation and cooling.
True
In theory, a roof is just an exterior wall turned horizontal.
True
Security glass is a type of laminated glass.
True
The wall below provides redundant protection against the elements. (South Elevation installation Detail)
True
Wood studs in walls and roof rafters are two common locations in which thermal bridging can occur in the building envelope.
True
Heat-strengthened glass has ___ the strength of annealed glass of the same thickness.
Two times
The three main types of stone are:
sedimentary, metamorphic, igneous
Why are the vertical rails being installed behind the cladding in the image below? (Image 2515
to create a rainscreen
What window is depicted below? (Slide up and Down)
Double Hung
Which is considered a Class II Vapor Retarder?
Extruded polystyrene
A building material with a perm rating of .1 is LESS PERMEABLE than a building material with a perm rating of .01.
False
Closed-cell spray foam is a vapor permeable insulation.
False
Curtain walls are used in both exterior and interior conditions because they have the ability to double as the primary structure for a building.
False
Hinged window and door units provide a better air seal than fixed window units.
False
Since most modern roof systems use materials with a high solar reflectance, building codes have lessened the total R-value of the roof assembly in the most recent additions of the IBC and the IRC.
False
The wall below provides redundant protection against the elements. (Wall-03)
False
Unconditioned, unoccupied attics are fantastic spaces to install ductwork since the system can easily reach various areas of the building by threading ducts through the trusses.
False
What is the stainless steel material shown in the image link below? (Roof 16)
Flashing
_____ , typically comprised from sheet metal or continuous membrane is used to cover and protect joints,angles and material changes from water intrusion and leakage.
Flashing
In the drawing below, what does the material denoted a "B" represent? (Wall-14)
Furring Strip
What is the most critical component of roof design?
Water Management (While each of those attributes are important, the primary purpose of the roof is to keep the elements (rain & snow) out of the interior of the building.)
Which is considered a vapor semi-impermeable material?
XPS
When specifying a storefront systems for an exterior application, it is imperative to use ______
a thermally-broken mullion system
