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Worksheets27203 Thermal and Moisture Protection Continued
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
The insulating value of reflective insulation depends upon ______.
the thickness of the material
the number of reflective surfaces
the presence of a vapor barrier
proper ventilation
When cutting flexible insulation to prepare for installation, measure the height of a wall cavity (space between studs), then add ______.
2"
3"
4"
5"
Before applying rigid insulation to the exterior of a foundation, the foundation wall should be ______.
sealed
sprayed with a primer
waterproofed
roughened for good adhesion
Rigid insulation is usually installed around the perimeter of a concrete slab, under the slab to a distance from the edge of ______.
8" to 12"
12" to 18"
18" to 24"
24" to 36"
For flat roofs, ventilation is achieved by a combination of eave vents and ______.
roof stacks
parapet louvers
ridge vents
venturi tubes
Moisture dissipation from attic spaces occurs through a combination of wind-induced ventilation and ______.
convection
radiation
conduction
diffusion
A vapor barrier material that is totally impermeable will have a perm rating of ______.
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
A vapor barrier is any material with a perm rating of less than ______.
0.01
0.05
0.0
1.0
Asphalted kraft paper is usually incorporated with ______.
semirigid insulation
blanket or batt insulation
reflective insulation
structural foam insulation
Of moisture entering a structure, migration of moisture from the ground below the building accounts for up to ______.
50 percent
60 percent
70 percent
80 percent
When waterproofing material is sprayed on exterior below-grade walls, backfilling of the walls should be avoided for ______.
one to two days
two to three days
three to four days
five to six days
The vertical seams of building wrap are usually overlapped at each corner of the building by ______.
2" to 6"
3" to 4"
6" to 12"
12" to 18"
When a moisture barrier is used under the ceiling, proper free air ventilation for a gable roof is defined as 1 sq ft for every _________ sq ft of attic space.
150
160
300
320
