Deck 16: Wood Light-Frame Construction-II

Question 1

An eave is generally horizontal and the rake is inclined.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Moisture- resistant gypsum board panels are generally

A)green in color.
B)white in color.
C)gray in color.
D)yellow in color.
E)pink in color.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Vertical joints between adjacent horizontal siding boards are generally

A)lapped at least 2 in.
B)lapped 1/2 in.
C)lapped at least 1 in.
D)lapped at least 1- 1/2 in.
E)none of the above.

Answer 3

E

Question 4

Gypsum board is one of the best materials for fire protection because

A)it is noncombustible.
B)each molecule of gypsum contains two molecules of carbon dioxide that retard the progress of fire.
C)each molecule of gypsum contains two molecules of water that retard the progress of fire.
D)it is heat- treated during its manufacture.

Question 5

Fiber- cement siding is

A)noncombustible but prone to fungal decay.
B)noncombustible and not prone to fungal decay.
C)combustible and prone to fungal decay.
D)none of the above.

Question 6

Horizontal beveled wood siding is generally made by slicing a(n)

A)solid lumber piece.
B)LVL member.
C)glulam member.
D)plywood member.
E)OSB member.

Question 7

Horizontal siding is provided on

A)the roof of a wood light- frame building.
B)the eave of a wood light- frame building.
C)the walls of a wood light- frame building.
D)the rake of a wood light- frame building.

Question 8

The transition from a projecting eave to a rake needs special detailing when the eave is provided with

A)no soffit.
B)a sloping soffit.
C)a horizontal soffit.

Question 9

Vertical siding for a wood light- frame building is generally made from small strips of plywood.

Question 10

To produce a drainage layer with horizontal siding, we generally use

A)1- 1/2- in.- wide horizontal strips nailed to sheathing.
B)2- in.- wide horizontal strips nailed to sheathing.
C)2- in.- wide horizontal strips nailed to studs before installing sheathing.
D)1- 1/2- in.- wide horizontal strips nailed to studs before installing sheathing.
E)none of the above.

Question 11

Which of the following terms for gypsum board is proprietary to a manufacturer?

A)Wallboard
B)Plasterboard
C)Sheetrock
D)Drywall

Question 12

Each course of beveled horizontal wood siding is nailed to the wall through

A)two lines of nails, one at the bottom and one at the top of the siding.
B)one line of nails in the center of the siding.
C)one line of nails near the bottom of the siding.
D)one line of nails near the top of the siding.

Question 13

Horizontal wood siding material is generally finished smooth on the front and back faces.

Question 14

High- impact gypsum board panels generally have

A)an aluminum foil lining at the back side.
B)a fiberglass mesh at the back side.
C)a plastic sheet at the back side.
D)a steel lining at the back side.
E)none of the above.

Question 15

It is better to install ceiling gypsum board panels before installing the wall panels in a room.

Question 16

The most commonly used size for gypsum boards is

A)4 ft × 8 ft 6 in.
B)4 ft × 8 ft.
C)3 ft × 6 ft.
D)4 ft × 4 ft.
E)4 ft 6 in. × 8 ft.

Question 17

Gypsum board panels used on curved walls are generally

A)5/8 in. thick.
B)1/8 in. thick.
C)1/2 in. thick.
D)3/8 in. thick.
E)1/4 in. thick.

Question 18

One sheet of Type X gypsum board panel, 5/8 in. thick, used on each side of a stud wall gives a fire rating of

A)75 min.
B)30 min.
C)60 min.
D)45 min.
E)90 min.

Question 19

Of Types R and X gypsum board panels, both of the same thickness, Type R is more fire resistive.

Question 20

Gypsum sheathing is generally used on the

A)interior side of an exterior stud wall.
B)exterior side of an exterior stud wall.
C)exterior side of an exterior masonry wall.
D)interior side of an exterior masonry wall.

Question 21

Beveled wood siding is made to S1S2E finish. What does this mean?

Question 22

What are the advantages of horizontal fiber- cement siding over horizontal wood siding?

Question 23

Which materials are commonly used in horizontal siding?

Question 24

The terms wallboard, plasterboard, and sheetrock are commonly used for gypsum board. Which of these is a proprietary term?

Question 25

What is the fire resistance rating of 1/2- in.- thick Type X gypsum board?

Question 26

Apart from horizontal and vertical siding, which other wall finishes are commonly used in wood light- frame buildings?

Question 27

Beveled wood siding has a tapered cross- sectional profile. When the siding is applied on the wall, is the thinner end of siding at the top or at the bottom?

Question 28

Is the cross- sectional profile of horizontal fiber- cement siding tapered or rectangular?

Question 29

What is the purpose of flashing in horizontal wood siding with a drainage layer?

Question 30

What is the essential difference between a beveled wood siding with or without a drainage layer?

Question 31

The most important reason for using more than one layer of gypsum board panels on one or both faces of a wall is to obtain a stronger wall assembly.

Question 32

What are the dimensions of the most commonly used gypsum board panel?

Question 33

What is the purpose of the drainage layer behind the horizontal wood siding?

Question 34

What is a Type X gypsum board?

Question 35

Which is more fire resistive-a Type R gypsum board or Type X gypsum board-both of the same thickness?

Question 36

What makes gypsum board an excellent material for providing fire protection?

Question 37

Are beveled wood siding's horizontal courses butt- jointed or lapped at top and bottom?

Question 38

What is the typical width of beveled horizontal wood siding members?

Question 39

Are the long ends of horizontal wood siding members lapped or butt- jointed?

Question 40

The chemical composition of a gypsum molecule is calcium sulfate dihydrate. What does "dihydrate" mean?

Question 41

What is the fire rating of a wood (or steel)stud wall with two 5/8- in.- thick Type X gypsum boards on both sides?

Question 42

What are the important differences between Portland cement boards and gypsum boards?

Question 43

What is the fire rating of a wood (or steel)stud wall with 5/8- in.- thick Type X gypsum board on both sides?

Question 44

Using a sketch and notes, explain how you will detail a 2- h fire- rated wood light- frame wall assembly.

Question 45

List various types of sidings commonly used in buildings.

Question 46

Explain the difference between a Type R gypsum board and a Type X gypsum board.

Question 47

What is a prefinished gypsum board?

Question 48

Explain why gypsum board is an excellent material for providing fire resistance in building assemblies.

Question 49

What is the fire rating of a wood (or steel)stud wall with three 5/8- in.- thick Type X gypsum boards on both sides?

Question 50

Which type of gypsum board is used on a curved wall?

Question 51

Draw a detail section at the foundation level through a wood light- frame building whose exterior wall is finished with beveled wood siding. Assume a crawl space under the ground floor.

Question 52

What is an MMR gypsum board? Where would you specify it?

Question 53

List various exterior wall finishes used in wood light- frame buildings. Which of these finishes are unique to (wood or steel)light- frame buildings?

Question 54

What is a gypsum board sheathing panel?