27204 #5 Exterior Finish

What is one of the objectives of Session Five?

• Explain how to install interior finish materials.

• Explain how to establish a straight reference line.

• Describe how to install metal siding.

• Install four of the most common siding types in your area.

Which of the following is a performance task mentioned in Session Five?

• Install three of the most common siding types in your area.

• Explain how to install wood siding.

• Describe how to establish a straight reference line.

• Install two of the most common siding types in your area.

What is the first step in establishing a straight reference line?

• Stretch a taut chalkline from one corner to another.

• Find the highest corner of the house.

• Partly drive a nail about 10" above the lowest corner.

• Measure equal distances from points on the eaves.

When should the procedure of stretching a chalkline be repeated?

• After driving nails at all corners.

• Until the chalklines meet at all corners.

• After measuring the highest point of the house.

• Before driving the first nail.

Where should the marks be transferred to after marking each course of siding on the story pole?

• A. To the roof

• B. To the floor

• C. To the wall at the corners, windows, and doors

• D. To the ceiling

How can tight-fitting butt joints be obtained?

• By cutting the siding exactly to the measurement

• By cutting the siding about 1/16" longer than the measurement

• By aligning the butt joints vertically

• By not bowing the piece

How should beveled siding be fastened?

• With two siding nails per bearing

• Face-nailed with one siding nail per bearing

• With screws

• With glue

How much space should be allowed above the tip of the undercourse for expansion?

• 1/4"

• 1/2"

• 1/8"

• 1"

When fastening beveled siding, where should you avoid nailing?

• Through the center

• Through the edges

• Through the overlap

• Through the bottom

What are the three ways to finish corners for beveled siding?

• Shingle corner cap, wood lap siding corner cap, and metal corner cap

• Shingle corner cap, wood lap siding corner cap, and vinyl corner cap

• Shingle corner cap, wood lap siding corner cap, and siding lips

• Shingle corner cap, wood lap siding corner cap, and plastic corner cap