General Carpentry: M9 Building Envelope Systems

Nora and Evelyn are on a thrilling construction adventure! They're about to complete the final step by installing windows and doors. What exciting phase of their project are they wrapping up?

• drying in

• thermal protection

• finishing

• envelope sealing

Liam is on a mission to transform his house into an energy-efficient haven! To keep the chilly drafts at bay and ensure cozy warmth, what should he add and seal to control air infiltration?

• building wrap

• building paper

• polypropylene film

• rigid insulation

Ethan and Anika are on a mission to build the ultimate treehouse, and they need to wrap it up perfectly! How much should the overlap be when installing the building wrap to ensure their treehouse is snug and secure?

• 6-12"

• 306"

• 12-18"

• 18-24"

Hannah is on a mission to transform her cozy home into a dream haven. She's particularly excited about installing new egress windows that sparkle with style and safety. Can you help her figure out the maximum sill height above the floor according to IRC requirements?

• 44"

• 36"

• 40"

• 48"

Jackson and Ava are on a mission to help Daniel renovate his house. They're exploring different types of windows, and they stumble upon a curious question: Which type of windows do not come with a nailing flange attached? Can you help them figure it out?

• wood

• metal 

• vinyl

• vinyl-clad

Aria and her friend Aiden are on a mission to build the perfect wooden frame for their garden window. To make sure their creation is perfectly square, what tool should they use?

• framing square

• combination square

• plumb bob

• laser level

Priya and Luna are working on a fun DIY project to install a new window in their treehouse. What should the space be between the rough header and the window head jamb to allow for settling, ensuring their treehouse remains cozy and snug?

• 1/4 - 1/2"

• 1/8 - 1/4"

• 5/16 - 5/8"

• 5/8 - 3/4"

Avery and Noah are helping Maya to install a glass block window in her living room. They want to make sure it looks stunning! What is the tallest window they can install if the opening is greater than 25 sq. ft.?

• 10'

• 7'

• 5'

• 25'

Maya and her friend Noah are on a mission to help her dad install a pre-hung door in their new home. As they embark on this DIY adventure, they stumble upon a curious puzzle: What should they do with the mysterious factory-installed spacer shims between the door and the frame?

• remove them once the door is attached to the rough opening

• leave them in place permanently

• remove them prior to installation

• remove them after the door is in the opening, but before you attach it to the rough framing

True or false:
Maya and Daniel are working on a magical treehouse project. They decided to install the enchanted doors before wrapping the treehouse with the mystical building wrap.

• false

• true

• depends on the situation