Wood Frame Construction

Which activity below is not a part of the site preparation process?

• Clear the site

• Level a building pad

• Obtain a zoning variance if necessary

• Excavate for the foundation

Which type of house foundation is least expensive to build?

• slab

• crawl space

• basement

• pier

What type of climate would best suit a slab foundation?

• Wet and Warm

• Dry and Cold

• Warm and Dry

• Wet and Cold

Name the wall element noted as #5.

• header

• sole plate

• stud

• top plate

Name the wall element noted as #2.

• Header

• Footer

• stud

• sole plate

Name the wall frame element noted as #6.

• stud

• header

• top plate

• sole plate

Choose the most accurate statement below.

• Although more expensive to build than rafters, trusses give the most flexibility in ceiling shapes.

• A builder can erect trusses very quickly; but they do not give the strongest roof support.

• Trusses allow for open attic space, rapid construction, and flexible shapes.

• Truss roof supports cost less than rafters, erect quickly, and transfer roof loads to exterior walls.

The plywood or OSB sheet used to give rigidity to walls and roofs is called ___________.

• vent

• sheathing

• top plate

• siding

Where would you look for the soffit on a house?

• Against the foundation wall

• Under the overhang of the roof

• Inside the wall insulation

• Top layer of the floor structure

The red arrow points to which component?

• underlayment

• vapor barrier

• fascia

• soffit