CHAPTER 9 - Moisture Management (Completing Exterior Waterproof)

A properly designed joint should be no smaller than ¹/₄ inch and no larger than 1 inch.

• TRUE

• FALSE

A _________ is a piece of metal or wood placed at the top of an exterior frame to direct water or moisture away from the opening.

• brace

• drip cap

• channel

• flashing

Before a door or window is installed in a rough opening, weatherproofing materials must be installed around the opening.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Closed-cell polyurethane backer rod is not susceptible to ​ (a)   .

• moisture
• sun damage
• fire
• rot

Sealant is a material that creates a(n) ​ (a)   barrier.

• airtight and watertight
• fluid and solid
• rigid and flexible
• permeable and impermeable

The finishing technique for most types of caulk is taping.

• TRUE

• FALSE

__________ is a flexible, cylindrical material used with caulk to seal joints and cracks ¹/₄˝ or wider.

• Rigid foam

• Insulation

• Backer rod

• All of the above

Which of the following is a joint that has a constant size and shape?

• control joint

• expansion joint

• isolation joint

• fixed joint

A(n) ​ (a)   is a joint that allows for expected cracking due to curing, settling, or separation in building materials after they are installed?

• control joint
• expansion joint
• isolation joint
• fixed joint

Which of the following is a joint that allows for both horizontal and vertical movement between two different materials?

• control joint

• expansion joint

• isolation joint

• fixed joint