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Which is the best method to compact sand and gravel?Puddling and vibration.When positioning reinforcing steel in a concrete wall, what is used to maintain its position?wire ties The right amount of moisture (or maximum water content) for soil to reach the greatest density is called the _____.optimum moisture content Floating and troweling concrete too early in the curing process (or while the concrete is too plastic) can cause?Excessive water brought to the surface to make the concrete weak.Brick veneer supports _______ its own weight To get air bubbles out of already laid concrete it is best to _____.Vibrate Exterior gypsum sheathing fasteners should be spaced _____ apart.
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What is the reason for bull floating a newly placed concrete slab?embed large aggregates, fill holes, and level the concrete surface The type of door that requires that the frame be installed before the drywall is a: pocket 1 / 4
pg. 2 According to Code, foundation plates or sills shall be anchored to the foundation with bolts spaced not more than _____ inches apart?72 inches Which of the following classes of asphalt shingles would have the best fire rating?Class A Given: Using a builder's level, the grade for a footing is being set. The bottom of the footing will be at an elevation of 94.00. A back site to the bench mark (elevation of 100.00) has a rod reading of 4.70. If the grade is correct, the rod
reading for the bottom of the footing should be:
10.70 feet.You are finishing a concrete surface, defects of the finished product such as crazing, dusting and spalling are caused by?overworking the concrete surface, early drying due to late curing or excessive water on surface According to the Code, an escape window in a bedroom shall have a minimum
clear opening width of:
20 inches.The wood framing member that supports a header over a door is called a _____.Trimmer The minimum clear height above and below a mezzanine floor area shall be _____.
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- inches per foot
A bank on an excavation site has a 3 to 1 slope; how many inches per foot will the bank rise?
What is the minimum slope allowed for metal shingles?
3/12 (25%)
What is the standard gauge of exterior flashing?
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pg. 3 How much can be notched from a non-load bearing stud without compromising it's structural integrity?40% Wood floor joists shall have a minimum of how many inches of bearing on masonry?
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How are the ends of bottom bearing joists normally laterally restrained?solid blocking How close can your string line be to the cinder block wall you are building?1/16 inch How much can be notched from a load bearing stud without compromising it's structural integrity?25% Where a roof and a parapet wall meet, how far above the roof line must the parapet wall extend?30 inches What is the minimum distance a ladder should extend above the roof?36 inches What is the proper way to attach base shoe molding on a hardwood floor?Nail it to the baseboard only When floor joists are supported by masonry walls, the joists shall have a minimum bearing distance on each end of _____ inches.3 What is the mil rating of a vapor barrier that must be installed under concrete slab?
What percentage of a wall stud can be notched in a wood framed bearing wall in light construction? 3 / 4
pg. 4 25% Underlayment for Clay roof tile shall comply with the following?
ASTM D 226
What is the process when laying poly underlayment under a concrete slab?overlap edges by 6 inches In MOST construction sites, water is allowed to be added to the concrete as long as ?Water and Cement ratio are not to be exceeded Which is the highest fire proof rating for shingles?A What is the maximum slope on a finish grade?50% How large of a hole can be drilled into a steel stud?1-1/2 inch What is the maximum allowable spacing between fire blocking in a concealed wall?10 feet Wall ties should be placed how far from the edge of a masonry unit?1/2 inch If you are using a mason's line to build a wall, how far should the string be from the wall?1/16 inch What should be added to concrete to make it pump easier?Hydrated lime What is the minimum distance allowed between holes in steel studs?24 inches
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