Carp 2 27109 Intro to Building Envelope System (EQ's 15)

Installing windows and exterior doors in a house is the final step in _____. 1.1.0

• finishing

• thermal-protection

• drying-in

• envelope sealing

for maximum energy efficiency in a structure, air infiltration is controlled by properly applying and sealing ______, 1.1.0

• building paper

• polypropylene film

• rigid insulation

• building wrap

When installing building wrap on a structure, all overlaps should be _____. 1.1.0

• 3" to 6"

• 6" to 12"

• 12" to 18"

• 18" to 24"

To meet IRC requirements, the maximum sill height above the floor of an egress window is _____. 1.2.0

• 36"

• 40"

• 44"

• 48"

Nailing flanges are not found on the outside of _____. 2.0.0

• wood windows

• metal windows

• vinyl-clad wood windows

• vinyl windows

When checking a window opening for squareness, you would use a _____. 2.0.0

• combination square

• plumb bob

• framing square

• laser level

To allow for settling, the space allowed between the rough header and window head jamb should be _____. 2.0.0

• 1/8" to 1/4"

• 1/4" to 1/2"

• 5/16" to 5/8"

• 5/8" to 3/4"

When a glass block window opening is greater than 25 square feet, the maximum height permitted is _____. 2.2.0

• 7'

• 5'

• 25'

• 10'

When you are installing a prehung door, what should be done with the factory-installed spacer shims

between the door and the frame? 3.0.0

• Leave them in place permanently.

• Remove them after the door is attached to the rough opening.

• Remove them before you start the installation.

• Remove them when the door is in place, but before you attach it to the rough opening.

Remove them when the door is in place, but before you attach it to the rough opening. 3.0.0

• A single bead of caulk should be applied both before and after installation.

• The nails used to hold the door shut for shipment should be removed after installation.

• Doors are installed after the building wrap is applied

• Doors are installed before the sheathing