What may the top of the footing be brought above grade with?
a fibre-tube form
What percentage of a log is converted into structural lumber with engineered lumber processes?
75% of a log
What are the four types of doors commonly used in cabinetry?
flush, raised panel, colonial, outswing
What is the normal slope for a deck?
2%
What is used to ensure that railings follow the rake of the stair exactly?
swath tread nosings
What is the accepted fastener for gypsum board?
Type-W screws
If an exterior door swings out and the locket is on the right hand, what is the swing of the door?
right-hand
What is tread moulding fastened with?
1 1/4" (32mm) finish nails
What is the minimum slope for the use of wood shingles on a roof?
1 in 4
The maximum exposure for a grade A three tab asphalt shingle in a roof slope greater than 1 in 3 is ____ mm.
190
What is a common backset distance for a residential lockset?
2 3/4 inches (65mm)
A door that opens to the outside of a building and is an area of possible vandalism would use a _____ door closer.
parallel arm
When sorting studs, the worst lumber should be used for blocking and the best lumber should be used for:
walls that will enclose cabinets and countertops
Which of the following does NOT affect allowable rafter span?
roof sheathing
When driving nails to join two pieces of 2 X 10 to form your lintel, you have trouble with the pieces splitting near the ends. What is the best way to deal with this?
stagger your nails
Which of the following lists the two methods of finding gable end stud lengths?
cut-and-fit and common difference methods
What is the assembly made of posts, beams and braces called?
a bent
When using wood I-joints, what is a critical step in the construction process?
installation of temporary lateral bracing
Post caps may be attached to wooden posts and beams by:
nails and bolts
What are the 2 X 4s (38 X 89 mm) called that are nailed flat on top of the ceiling joists to keep the joists stiffened and uniformly spaced?
ribbands
To determine if concrete is suitable for powder-actuated fasteners, you can:
do a center point test
What is the required gap at the edges of wall sheathing panels?
3/16
When concrete is placed in forms, what is the maximum thickness of the layers?
24 inches (600mm) thick
What are walers which extend past corners, lap each other, and are nailed together known as?
yokes
Maximum concrete pressure is affected by several factors, some of which include:
concrete temperature, height of forms, placement rate
Type ____ concrete gives low heat hydration.
40
What is another name for multiview drawings?
othographic
Which type of drawing view shows objects closest to the way they are seen by the eye?
elevation view
What is the point of an angle called?
vertex
Under what building classification does Red River College fall?
Group A, division 1
Mold is always black and green.
False
What is the height limit of scaffold cribbing?
length of cribbing
What would the maximum spacing of floor joists be for a plywood panel marked 32/16 (800/400)?
16 inches (400mm)
What should be used when appearance is important on both sides, such as in furniture construction?
APA A-A
Which characteristics best describe coniferous trees?
cone-bearing softwoods
The straight shank twist drill (metal drill bit) has a grinding angle of ____ degrees.
59