Deck 15: Siding and Decks

Question 1

Most panel siding is shaped with ____ edges for weathertight joints.

A) shiplapped
B) beveled
C) square
D) grooved

Answer 1

A

Question 2

____ siding is finished with a baked-on enamel.

A) Aluminum
B) Hardboard
C) Plywood
D) Fiber-cement

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Siding may be applied horizontally, vertically, or in other directions, to make many interesting designs.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Except for the material used to make the siding, aluminum and vinyl siding systems are similar.

Question 5

Light duty brakes are designed for aluminum only.

Question 6

Rolls of aluminum used to make siding trim pieces are referred to as ____ stock.

A) coil
B) wound
C) wrapped
D) compressed

Question 7

The snub cornice has a rafter overhang.

Question 8

Aluminum trim pieces are often fabricated on the job using a tool called a ____.

A) planer
B) lathe
C) shaper
D) brake

Question 9

Fiber-cement siding has excellent decay and termite resistance.

Question 10

A story pole is a tool to aid in the installation of siding.

Question 11

A starter course for sidewall shingles and shakes is a ____ layer used for single-course applications.

A) single
B) double
C) triple
D) quadruple

Question 12

In vinyl siding, the color is in the ____.

A) protective seal
B) enameling
C) material itself
D) fiber coating

Question 13

Deck fasteners should be electroplated galvanized for weather resistance.

Question 14

Vinyl siding systems are composed of siding panels and several specially shaped ____.

A) barriers
B) moldings
C) backers
D) aprons

Question 15

Once siding is laid out for the desired exposure, the layout is transferred to other locations with a ____.

A) chalk line
B) story pole
C) tape measure
D) yardstick

Question 16

At the ____, siding may end against the bottom edge of the frieze.

A) rakes
B) eaves
C) foundation
D) sill

Question 17

Rebutted and rejointed machine-grooved, sidewall shakes have ____ faces.

A) laminated
B) smooth
C) layered
D) striated

Question 18

Corner boards are always used when wood siding is applied vertically.

Question 19

Footings are placed under each post of a wood deck.

Question 20

Aluminum stock is sold in rolls of various widths from 12 to 24 inches and lengths of 50 feet.

Question 21

The ____ is a horizontal framing member fastened to the rafter tails.

A) ledger
B) subfascia
C) lookout
D) undersill trim

Question 22

The finished member on the underside of the cornice is the plancier, often referred to as a(n) ____.

A) F-channel
B) wall sheathing
C) finished fascia
D) soffit

Question 23

A grade called ____ is the most suitable and most economical grade of California redwood for deck posts, beams, and joists.

A) Merchantable Heart
B) Construction Heart
C) Construction Common
D) Clear All Heart

Question 24

____ is a term used to describe the trim and accessories used to finish the joint between the siding and the roof.

A) Fluting
B) Frieze
C) Cornice
D) Engraving

Question 25

Each linear foot of deck railing must be strong enough to resist a pressure of ____ pounds per square foot applied horizontally at a right angle against the top rail.

A) 20
B) 25
C) 30
D) 35

Question 26

The portion of the fascia that extends below the soffit is called the ____.

A) bend
B) screen
C) drip
D) molding

Question 27

A(n) ____ is a shallow trough or conduit set below the edge of the roof along the fascia.

A) downspout
B) splash channel
C) gutter
D) elbow

Question 28

A narrow ____ cornice is one in which the cuts on the rafters serve as nailing surfaces for the cornice members.

A) box
B) snub
C) open
D) rake

Question 29

Posts, rails, ____, and other special parts make up the railing of a wood deck.

A) balusters
B) girders
C) joists
D) lateral bracing

Question 30

Lookouts may be installed at every rafter or spaced ____ inches OC (on center), depending on the material being used for the soffit.

A) 12
B) 24
C) 36
D) 48