Exterior Finish

Nails are driven into vinyl/metal siding at the center of the nail slot to

• Give more holding power

• Facilitate removal

• Allow for ease of installation

• Allow for expansion and contraction

Most windows commonly used in residential construction are made of

• Wood

• Vinyl

• Metal

• Plastic

Cedar shingles are sold by the "square", generally how many bundles are in a square

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What is the purpose of the story pole

• To protect siding during installation

• To eliminate the need of staging

• To plan the elevation of the courses

• To determine the lengths required

This window consists of a series of small, horizontal glass pieces that are held by an end frame of metal. The generally open outward

• Hopper

• Jalousie

• Awning

• Stationary

Regardless of the quality of the window purchased, it is only as good as its

• Rough Opening

• Sub-sill

• Installation

• SIding

This strip is installed vertically on siding boards to cover the gap between them

• Cant strip

• Batten strip

• Gap strip

• Cover strip

This should be applied to the sheathing before the siding is installed

• Vapor barrier

• Waterproofigg

• House wrap

• All of the above

A siding gauge used to accurately scribe wood siding by sides of windows and doors

• Scriber

• Preacher

• Teacher

• Rod man

Nails are usually _______ when installing cement board siding

• Blind nailed

• Face nailed

• Toenailed

• Color nailed