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Steps for window flashing.
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Cut the house wrap.
install the sill pan flashing. Install the side jam flashings. Caulk per manufacturers instructions. Install side jam flashing over window fins. Peel back Tyvek, install header flashing by overlapping side jam flashing. Tuck under the peeled back flashing. |
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What are the 7 reasons for weatherization?
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-saves money
-increases energy efficiency -improves IAQ -Improves comfort -Prevents moisture damage, mold and dry rot -eliminates air leaks -minimizes exposure to toxic materials. |
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What are common and basic types of nails? Describe each in detail.
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Galvanized-made from zinc and steel coated.
Hot dipped-immersed in molten zinc and are most durable. Hot galvanized-HG are coated with zinc chips, they are uneven and susceptible to rust. Electroplated-smooth shiney zinc coated but oxidize quickly. Pneumatic nails- skinnier and of lower strength. |
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What are 6 factors involved in the holding power of a nail?
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Length of nail.
Diameter of nail. Type of wood. How deep it penetrates the wood. Nail penetration 1.5 for 8D, 1.75 for 16D. Better holding power when driven in to side grain instead of end grain. No closer than 1/4 their length form the edge. |
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What is replacing lag bolts and screws in building?
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Engineered grade Simpson's
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Describe 4 different kinds of fasteners.
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Machine bolt-square head, used with nuts.
Carriage bolt- round head Lag Bolt-Tapered large screw |
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What are the 8 basic rules of trim carpentry?
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-try not to use a measuring tape.
-parallel trumps plumb. -Use a reveal. -dont let end grain show(use an end Miter) -make sure miters are equal and flush. -Know when to spend time on precise cuts, how visible is it? -neat nailing -Keep job site neat and organized |
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What is sheetrockand taping and how is it used, general rules.
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Sheet rock is screwed to the studs in a staggered pattern. edges are taped and mudded. The drywall is put over this once it is smoothed.
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What are the 5 main parts of weatherization?
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-air sealin-insulation
-ventilation -combustion safety |
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In house systems:
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everything is related and interactive.
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What is Tyvek and its purpose?
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Used to seal a house. Separates the interior form exterior. Is insulation and air barrier. A large roll of thermal envelope that wraps a house. "build tight, ventilate right"
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3 forms of heat transfer:
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conduction-heat from one object to another
convection-movement of heat through air radiation-transfer from one object to another through space. |
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What are the goals of green building?
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Energy Efficiency
Conservation of Natural resources Indoor air quality transportation efficiency |
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What is the Real Green Building Standard?
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Energy Efficiency+building area+embodied energy/durability+transportation efficiency
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What are forms of water movement and what are they controlled by?
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gravity
diffusion capillary action airflow French drain, vapor barriers, ventilation |
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What are 6 aspects of passive design?
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Orientation/siting of house
Natural lighting/fenestration Shading Layout/floorplan Natural evntilation Water management |
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name 5 rules of framing:
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make multiple cuts
be aware of other trades keep the site clean listen to your inner voice, safety first know local codes and laws finish one job before beginning another Create a routine, layout/framing |
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3 types of engineered lumber:
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Ply
gypsum particle |
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equation for measuring board foot cost:
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WxDxPcsxL/12
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