Residential Exam 3

At a garage door, the roll flashing should extend ________ above the garage door trim.

2in

It's important to terminate wood siding at least ________ above any concrete or masonry materials.

2in

How far should the roofing underlayment extend beyond a valley?

36 in

At an entry door, roll flashing should extend ________ below the door threshold.

3in

Metal roll flashing should extend ________ below the wall-to-foundation transition.

4 in

Fasten roofing underlayment a minimum of ________ on center for vertical and horizontal laps.

6in

Housewrap seams should overlap ________.

6in

Which strategy should NOT be used to prevent water intrusion in stucco walls?

c. installing one layer of drainage plane material

Which of the following is the correct way to install a sill pan?

b. Layer the vertical sides of the sill pan behind the drainage plane.

Which of the following best describes materials that have low permeability?

c. permits little water or water vapor to pass through them

Which of the following is an error in siding installations?

c. placing the siding in contact with concrete or masonry

Which of the following is the drainage plane on a roof?

c. roofing underlayment

The brick on a brick chimney is supported by a ________ that rests on the roof sheathing.

c. steel angle

How should the drip edge at the eaves be integrated with the roofing underlayment?

c. the drip edge isn't integrated with the roofing underlayment

Which of the following describes the goal of air sealing?

c. to create a continuous air barrier

What is the purpose of installing composite jambs on an entry door?

c. to prevent wicking and wood rot

When should the seams in rigid foam sheathing be taped on a home?

c. when housewrap isn't installed over the rigid foam sheathing

Which of the following construction practices would you use to best prevent foundation wall cracking and collapse?

. embedding rebar in foundation walls b. All of these choices. c. backfilling the correct amount d. adding filter fabric and loose gravel over foundation drainage tile

Which of the following best describes the potential building performance issues that result from locating ducts outside of the conditioned space?

. poor indoor air quality b. All of these choices. c. reduced efficiency of heating and cooling equipment d. higher utility costs for the homeowner

At a roof-to-wall intersection, the kickout flashing should extend ________ beyond the drip edge.

1 1/2 in

At a shed roof-to-stucco intersection, how far above the tiles should the weep screed be installed?

1.5in

At an arched window, the installer should make two cuts in the housewrap on either side of the opening and extend them ________ vertically.

12in

Fasten roofing underlayment a minimum of ________ on center throughout the field of the roof.

12in

How far should the roofing underlayment lap up chimney walls?

12in

How much should the top course of roofing underlayment overlap the ridge?

12in

At windows, flashing tape should extend ________ past the jamb flashing on each side of the opening.

1in

If a housewrap seam falls within two stud bay widths of an outside corner, it's important to extend the overlapping roll at least ________ stud bay width(s) beyond the corner.

2

At a deck ledger, the installer should fold the deck ledger flashing into an "L" so that each leg is ________.

At a deck ledger, the installer should fold the deck ledger flashing into an "L" so that each leg is 3 inches. See Unit 2.

Housewrap shouldn't be exposed to UV rays for more than ________ days.

Housewrap shouldn't be exposed to UV rays for more than 60 days. See Unit 2.

Which of the following construction practices can be used to reinforce the home against wind and seismic loads?

Hurricane clips reinforce the home against uplift, additional wall sheathing reinforces it against racking, and flitch plates reinforce the home against localized bending. See Unit 2.

When flashing a penetration in an exterior wall, it's important to layer the ________ of the flashing panel ________ the housewrap.

It's important to layer the top of the flashing panel under the housewrap, so the materials are layered shingle style. See Unit 2.

a. Flashing should be layered shingle style with roofing and wall materials.

Layering flashing shingle style with the roofing and wall materials creates a continuous drainage plane. See Unit 1.

It's important to size the heating and cooling system to meet the needs of the home. In addition, which of the following should be done during construction to ensure proper airflow throughout the home?

b. Seal the ducts and have the entire system tested prior to drywall installation.

b. Batt insulation designed for a 2×4 wall shouldn't be placed in a 2×6 wall.

The insulation should be in direct contact with the sheathing, as well as with the drywall when it's installed. Batt insulation designed for a 2×4 wall shouldn't be placed in a 2×6 wall. See Unit 3.

When attaching a deck ledger board to an exterior wall, the top of the ledger board should be ________ below the top of the subfloor.

The top of the ledger board should be 3 inches below the top of the subfloor. See Unit 2.

Which of the following is an advantage of loose fill?

b. The thickness can be adjusted to provide different R-values.

In sloped ceilings, typically how much unblocked air space should be provided between the roof sheathing and the insulation to provide ventilation and prevent condensation on the roof sheathing?

a. 1 to 1½ inches

If water intrusion occurs at a door sill, what is the most likely cause?

a. A sill pan isn't installed.

Which of the following statements best describes both the benefit and the drawback in using a vapor retarder?

a. A vapor retarder slows the movement of water vapor through a wall assembly, which controls wetting and but also slows drying.

Increased thermal insulation in the walls and attic, air sealing of wire penetrations through framing, and the use of housewrap all are related in what way?

a. All help to guarantee low utility costs for the homeowner.

Compressing batt insulation lowers its R-value. Why?

a. It lowers the number and size of the air pockets.

When installing a sill pan at a man door in a garage, ________ should be applied where the sill pan pieces overlap.

a. PVC cement

________ is a layer of water-resistant material that completely covers the roof.

a. Roofing underlayment

Which of the following defines a cricket?

a. a peaked construction placed at the back of a chimney to divert water, snow, and ice from the rear of the chimney

The framing crew has finished their work in one of your homes. The HVAC and plumbing subcontractors are scheduled to begin work next week. Before rough mechanicals are installed, however, which of the following areas of the home should be insulated and air sealed?

a. above all dropped soffits b. All of these choices. c. behind all tubs and showers located on exterior walls d. behind the direct-vented fireplace

In a home where no real attention has been given to air sealing, which of the following brings the most moisture into a home?

a. air leaks

What test can be described as a fan attached to an envelope penetration that will vary airflow rate along with a pressure sensor?

a. blower door test

When housewrap is installed as the drainage plane for a stucco wall, a layer of building paper is needed as a ________.

a. bond break

How can water intrusion be prevented at a deck ledger board?

a. by installing deck flashing above the ledger board

Which of the following practices alone can reduce drywall cracking and nail pops, use less jobsite labor, and reduce the HVAC equipment size?

a. careful planning to align all roof trusses, floor joists and studs to reduce framing materials

Which of the following does R-value measure?

a. heat resistance

Which of the following window assemblies will result in the lowest energy use and minimum HVAC equipment sizing?

a. one with a low U-factor such as 0.30, and a low SHGC such as 0.35

A ________ is a roof that has only one slope.

a. shed roof

During the pre-construction meeting, the homebuyer tells you that one of his biggest complaints with his last home was that the second-floor bedrooms were very difficult to cool in the summer. Which of the following best describes construction practices that would help prevent this performance issue?

a. windows with a low U-factor and a low SHGC, sealing all air leaks in the building envelope, sealing all duct connections, and balancing the HVAC system

When installing siding, it's important to extend the starter strip ________ below the wall-to-foundation transition.

b. 1 inch

Vertical seams in housewrap should overlap ________.

b. 6 inches

Which of the following defines apron flashing?

b. A type of flashing that's used to prevent water intrusion at a shed roof-to-wall intersection by directing water from the wall's drainage plane to the roofing.

________ is a metal flashing strip installed along the eaves.

b. Drip edge

Which of the following best describes the building performance issue or issues that arise because of over-framing?

b. It is increasingly difficult to install mechanicals and insulation effectively, and windows are more likely to bind and subfloors to squeak.

Despite its name, common duct tape never should be used to seal duct connections. Over time, heat from the duct will break down the tape's adhesive, resulting in leaky ducts. To avoid this performance issue, what should you use to seal duct connections?

b. Use either mastic or heat-resistant tape for all duct connections.

Backdrafting can occur in which of the following scenarios?

b. a tightly sealed home, depressurized interior, and naturally vented combustion appliances

How should the head of an arched window be flashed?

b. by applying short strips of flashing tape shingle-style

When stucco abuts another material, ________ should be installed.

b. casing beads

What's the most important location for an ice and water shield?

b. eave

Which of the following have contributed significantly to an increase in building performance issues?

b. increased complexity of floor plans and elevations

Which strategy effectively drains water away from a home?

b. integrating the flashing with the drainage plane

Which of the following is the most effective water management strategy at windows?

b. layering the housewrap over the head flashing

When installing the drainage plane, it's important to ________.

b. make sure the drainage plane is continuous at the joint between the gable and underlying wall

On which side of the wall assembly should you locate a water vapor diffusion retarder, and why?

b. on the warm side, because water vapor moves from warm, moist air to cool, dry air

Which of the following types of flashing is NOT installed at a shed roof-to-brick intersection?

b. step flashing

Which of the following should you confirm when loose fill is installed?

b. that the bag count is correct

After batts are installed in the exterior stud walls, which of the following should you confirm?

b. that the batts are not compressed

Core vents should be installed every ________ brick on all head courses.

b. third

How many different ways can loose fill be installed?

b. three

What's the most effective way to flash a penetration?

b. with a preformed flashing product

When installing courses of siding, leave a ________ gap between the siding and the corner trim board.

b. ⅛-inch

The first layer of housewrap should extend below the wall-to-foundation transition at least ________.

c. 1 inch

When installing brick, the air space between the building paper and the rear face of the brick should be ________.

c. 1 inch

At a roof-to-wall intersection, the roofing underlayment should extend ________ up the intersecting wall.

c. 12 inches

Horizontal seams in housewrap should overlap ________.

c. 6 inches

Stucco should be terminated with a weep screed ________ above grade.

c. 8 inches

Which of the following is true?

c. A vapor retarder has a perm rating of 1.0 or lower.

________ are the recommended fasteners for rigid foam sheathing.

c. Button cap nails

What is the proper sequence for installing window flashing with housewrap?

c. Install the sill pan; install the window; apply flashing tape at the jambs and head.

Which of the following is a benefit of expanding foam insulation?

c. It can conform to irregular spaces.

Which of the following is one drawback of loose fill insulation?

c. It can shrink or settle after installation.

What is the proper layering sequence for door flashing?

c. Jamb flashing is applied after the sill pan.

________ should be applied to door jambs to prevent water intrusion.

c. Roll flashing

________ provides an effective seal against water intrusion at windows and doors.

c. Self-stick flashing tape

Which of the following is true of drainage plane installation?

c. The drainage plane should be continuous.

How far should the roofing underlayment lap up the wall at a roof-to-wall intersection?

c. a minimum of 12 inches

Which of the following enables moisture to move through the thermal enclosure?

c. air leaks

Housewrap with a high perm rating ________.

c. allows moisture to pass through

Typically, how is loose fill installed in attics?

c. blown in loose

If the drainage plane is installed before the walls are erected, it's important to confirm that the housewrap ________ after the walls are erected.

c. continues beyond the band joist

A(n) ________ should be installed on a zero-clearance porch to stop wind-driven rain.

c. control joint

A drip cap ________.

c. drains water away from the top of a door frame

Which of the following is NOT a solution for preventing water intrusion at door jambs?

c. installing a drip cap

At a valley, which roof is the roofing underlayment installed on first?

lower

a. Shingles should overlap the top of penetration flashing.

true