Structural carcassing operations

The quality of the carcassing material will be stated in the:

• schedule

• specification

• drawing

• programme of work

Which of the following is the BEST method of storage for joist materials?

• On the ground, evenly supported, well ventilated under a breathable cover.

• On bearers, evenly supported, well ventilated under a breathable cover.

• On bearers, evenly supported, well ventilated in the open.

• On bearers, stacked tightly together, under a plastic sheeting.

Which of the following saws would NORMALLY be used to cut a joist to length?

• hack saw

• tenon saw

• coping saw

• cross cut saw

What is the HIGHEST risk when carrying out structural carcassing?

• Inhalation of MDF dust.

• Trench collapse.

• Being hit by moving vehicles.

• Falls from height.

Which of the following item of PPE MUST be worn when working on roof construction?

(i) Respirator. (ii) Hard hat. (iii) Boots. (iv) Hi visibility jacket.

• (ii) and (iii) only.

• (iii) and (iv) only.

• (ii), (iii) and (iv) only.

• (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv).

How far from the gable wall should the first truss rafter be positioned?

• 10mm

• 30mm

• 50mm

• 100mm

When forming an opening for a roof light in truss rafter roofs:

• trusses should be cut to allow for size of light.

• a gap should be left to fit the light between two trusses.

• trusses should be fix at the same centres as all other trusses.

• adjacent trusses should be doubled up.

What type of eaves finishing would be used to slow the rain water before it reaches the guttering?

• Flush eaves.

• Sprocket eaves.

• Open eaves.

• Boxed eaves.

What is the MOST common method of supporting TGI joists?

• Steel hanger.

• Restraint strap

• Built into brickwork.

• Nailed to timber frame.

A bridging joist of 50mm requires a trimmer and trimming joist to be?

• 75mm

• 100mm

• 125mm

• 150mm