Deck 10: Outdoor Living Spaces

Question 1

____ roofs can provide window shading to reduce solar gain in hot climates.

A) Deck
B) Porch
C) Patio
D) Deck and patio

Answer 1

Porch

Question 2

Properly designed porch roofs can shade windows to reduce solar gain, particularly useful for ____ facing windows that are difficult to shade due to low sun angles.

A) north
B) south
C) northeastern
D) east and west

Answer 2

east and west

Question 3

When gathering information to design a porch, wind direction can be observed on site or regional wind information is available from the ____.

A) NWA
B) FSC
C) NOAA
D) INWF

Answer 3

NOAA

Question 4

In ____ climates in particular, avoiding porch roofs allows for solar gain on windows where it will provide benefits.

A) cold
B) hot
C) wet
D) dry

Question 5

An appealing option where there is no room for a porch or deck is a ____ balcony, a set of doors with an exterior rail that can open the interior space to the outside.

A) false
B) Russian
C) minimized
D) French

Question 6

Decks should be located ____ or more above grade and while concrete patios can be elevated on steel structures, they are more economical when built directly on grade.

A) one-half foot
B) a foot
C) two feet
D) three feet

Question 7

Second floor decks and porches are desirable features for private outdoor living; however, when built over interior space, they must be carefully detailed to ____.

A) protect from the wind
B) provide adequate shade
C) keep rain out
D) include privacy walls or screens

Question 8

Exterior slabs of concrete patios and porch floors should be placed a minimum of ____ below the bottom of the floor structure or any wood framing, or the foundation wall should extend above the floor framing to the bottom of the wall structure.

A) two inches
B) four inches
C) six inches
D) eight inches

Question 9

Above grade porch and deck structures are normally framed with ____ for durability.

A) pressure treated lumber
B) recycled plastic structural lumber
C) thermally treated lumber
D) composite structural lumber

Question 10

____ should be built with a slight slope to keep water from standing on the floor.

A) Decks
B) Flat decks with slats
C) Porches with slats
D) Porches and decks with solid flooring

Question 11

Porch floors are typically covered with ____.

A) spaced deck boards
B) tongue and groove boards with no gaps between them
C) tongue and groove boards with gaps between them
D) eased edge decking

Question 12

Pressure treated lumber decking, typically made from ____, is durable and inexpensive but must be handled and disposed of carefully due to the chemicals used in production.

A) oak
B) southern pine
C) heartwood
D) Ipe

Question 13

Since ____ is prone to expansion, T&G installations should be primed on all sides and ends, and all joints sealed upon installation to minimize movement.

A) PT lumber
B) thermally treated lumber
C) wood composite
D) plastic decking

Question 14

____, a relatively new entrant into the decking market, is produced by exposing wood to very high temperatures and steam which transforms it into a form that is not affected by insects and decay.

A) Steamed lumber
B) Pressure treated lumber
C) Thermally treated lumber
D) T & G lumber

Question 15

Wood composites are made from a combination of wood fiber and ____, with the amount of recycled content varying by manufacturer.

A) fiberglass
B) plastics
C) fly ash
D) rubber

Question 16

____ decking is available from both virgin and recycled materials and is available in square and eased edge deck boards.

A) Plastic
B) Fiberglass
C) Wood composite
D) Rubber

Question 17

____ has a relatively high embodied energy unless made from recycled content; however, the low maintenance, durability, and recyclability of the product makes it a sustainable choice.

A) Plastic
B) Wood composite
C) Thermally treated lumber
D) Aluminum

Question 18

With the exception of ____, wood decking should be sealed regularly to extend its life.

A) cedar
B) Ipe
C) maple
D) southern pine

Question 19

Stairs and landings can be either wood framed or ____.

A) fiberglass
B) aluminum
C) solid masonry
D) plastic

Question 20

All railings, particularly those made of wood should have ____, as should intermediate posts.

A) flat tops
B) metal tops
C) slightly inverted tops
D) sloped or curved tops to shed water

Question 21

____ columns can be prefabricated or site built; however, they are usually not load bearing.

A) Plastic
B) Wood
C) Steel
D) Fiberglass

Question 22

____ screen material is the most economical and common product in residential construction.

A) Flexible fiberglass coated plastic
B) Flexible plastic coated aluminum
C) Flexible fiberglass coated aluminum
D) Flexible plastic coated fiberglass

Question 23

When cooking outdoors, avoid using ____ as it is (they are) made with chemicals that are released into the air when burned.

A) charcoal briquettes and lighter fluid
B) natural lump charcoal
C) natural gas
D) gas logs

Question 24

Match each item with a statement below.

-Covered structure attached to the front or rear entrance of a building.

A)Plastic decking
B)Pressure treated lumber
C)Deck
D)Patio
E)Thermally treated lumber
F)Porch

Question 25

Match each item with a statement below.

-A flat-floored roofless area adjoining a house, constructed above grade, most commonly made from wood or a synthetic wood substitute.

A)Plastic decking
B)Pressure treated lumber
C)Deck
D)Patio
E)Thermally treated lumber
F)Porch

Question 26

Match each item with a statement below.

-An outdoor space for dining or recreation that adjoins a home and is often built directly on grade, using stone, tile, brick, or concrete.

A)Plastic decking
B)Pressure treated lumber
C)Deck
D)Patio
E)Thermally treated lumber
F)Porch

Question 27

Match each item with a statement below.

-Is durable and inexpensive but is susceptible to cracking and warping.

A)Plastic decking
B)Pressure treated lumber
C)Deck
D)Patio
E)Thermally treated lumber
F)Porch

Question 28

Match each item with a statement below.

-Can be machined, handled, and disposed of like standard lumber.

A)Plastic decking
B)Pressure treated lumber
C)Deck
D)Patio
E)Thermally treated lumber
F)Porch

Question 29

Match each item with a statement below.

-It doesn't crack, warp, or rot, and it can be worked with standard woodworking tools.

A)Plastic decking
B)Pressure treated lumber
C)Deck
D)Patio
E)Thermally treated lumber
F)Porch