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WorksheetsSupporting Weather Barriers
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
Thermal bridging is ________
the movement of air molecules
the transfer of heat and cold through the building envelope
the heat from the sun
the measurement of how much heat transfers from one side of material to another
Examples of exterior finish weather barriers are
shaft walls, stairwells, sprinkler rooms, and candy bars
insulation, rockwool, fiberglass, and WMP
metal panels, brick veneer, CMU veneer, phenolic panels, and fiber cement panels
vapor barriers, caulks, metal stud framing, and sheetrock
What does CFS stand for?
composite framing support
complicated framing structures
complex fabricated systems
continual framing sequence
Examples of a building structure substrate are________
topsoil, beauty bark, and hydro seeding
metal panels, mullions, and glazing
doors, windows, louvers, and vents
dense glass, plywood, masonry, and concrete
Composite Framing Support (CFS) systems use composite materials that are structurally sound and fire resistant.
TRUE
FALSE
CFS’s have extruded profiles, such as a/an ______ shape, or individual clips that are secured to the building substrate with screws.
'U'
'Z'
'C'
'L'
CFS’s perform two tasks:
hold insulation in place, and provide attachment for weather barriers
add structural support around window openings and other penetrations
keep the building looking new, and well built
hold the exterior sheathing in place, and complete the air barrier
CFS's are made from a fiber-reinforced polymer that’s used in combination with sheet metal strips, tabs, or ‘Z’ girts
TRUE
FALSE
The insulation used most often in CFS systems is typically fiberglass insulation
TRUE
FALSE
When additional work is requested it is a good habit to
do the work with no questions asked
turn it down and leave it for someone else
take personal bribes and do the work "under the table"
get written permission to proceed on scope changes
One purpose of shop drawings is to define a __________ in a manner that matches contract documents and meets the project requirements.
lunch break
scope of work
R-value
cladding
Any type of screw can be used to fasten a CFS system as long as it is for exterior use.
TRUE
FALSE
