An angular cut at the end of the joist to prevent the wall from falling in the event of a fire.

Block forms in ICF construction have hollow cores that are filled with ___.

A building material that has sharp corners and lines and is very uniform in size is ____.

Composed of dressed, cut, or squared stones.

Composed of irregularly shaped field stones.

The distance from the top of the subfloor to the bottom of the ceiling joists is usually ___ (measurement).

Facing material used in wall construction.

Frame wall construction usually begins with the ___ plate.

Identify the 3 common types of residential wall construction.

Identify the two types of brick used for wall construction.

Be familiar with the types of trees that produce wall framing lumber. (Multiple options)

List factors that determine the required size of ceiling joists. (mark all that apply)

What are 2 basic types of stonework?

What are 6 brick positions by name?

What is the most common lumber grade?

An ____ must be provided in the ceiling to allow entry to the attic.

Name the 3 types of bracing commonly used in frame wall construction.

Name the basic framing members used in conventional wood construction.

What is placed across the width of the structure after the top plates have been added?

What prevents moisture from entering solid masonry or brick veneer walls?

This provides additional corner support in frame wall construction.

Provides a work surface for the construction for the frame walls.

What is the rough opening height of most doors in frame wall construction?

The second coat in the three-coat stucco system is the ___ ___.

What are the short studs used above and below wall openings?

T/F: The sole plate is placed on top of a wood frame wall.

Solid masonry walls for residential construction are usually ___ inches thick.

A space of $$8'\ -1\ \frac{1}{2}"$$ from the bottom of the ceiling joists to the top of the subfloor allows a finished wall height of ___ feet.

Special framing is needed for .... (mark all that apply)

Structural insulated panels combine two outer "skins" and an insulating ___

What are studs used in wall openings to support the header called?

The term ___ is commonly used to indicate that a less desirable or inexpensive material has been covered with some type of facing material.

Termite ___ are placed at the base of solid masonry or brick veneers to prevent the entrance of termites.

T/F: A cripple stud may be found under a window opening.

T/F: A header is below the window sill plate.

T/F: Stucco should only be applied only to a rigid structure.

T/F: The most common used thickness of masonry veneer is 1 inch.

T/F: The recommended moisture content of the construction lumber is 5 to 15 percent.

To bond two thicknesses of masonry together, corrugated metal wall ties may be placed in mortar joints 16" apart vertically and ___" apart horizontally.

To prevent the ceiling joists from interfering with the roof, the upper corner of the joist is cut to match the ___ of the roof.

Trussed headers are required for ____

Walls that require more than one thickness of masonry must be ___ together.

What does the abbreviation ICFs stand for?

What is the maximum length of standard steel framing members?

What is the predominant shape of steel framing components?

What system is sometimes called "Synthetic Stucco"?

Why would the exterior frame wall be placed 1/2" to 3/4" in from the outside edge of the foundation wall?