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20 Cards in this Set
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To determine stud length, the carpenter must know the _____. A. thickness of the finished floor B. thickness of the ceiling below the ceiling joists C. height from the finished floor to the finished ceiling D. all the above |
all the above |
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The carpenter must determine ______ size from information contained in the door and window schedules. |
rough opening |
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When laying out a rough opening, a clearance of ______ is usually maintained between the door frame and the rough opening. |
1/2" |
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The sides and tops of a door frame are called _____. |
jambs |
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Interior partitions on a set of prints are usually _____. |
dimensioned to their centreline |
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When laying out studs, ______ |
keep the studs directly in line with the joist below |
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Prior to bracing the end sections of a wall, an easy and effective way to check the wall section for square is to ______. |
measure the wall from corner to corner both ways to see if they are the same. |
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For accurate plumbing or corner posts on a windy day, use ______ |
a 6' level with accessory aluminum blocks attached to each end |
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a job-built combination wall aligner and brace is called a(n) _______ |
spring brace |
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softboard sheathing is fastened to the wall using _____ nails. |
roofing |
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A(n) _____ is an opening framed in the wall in which to install doors and windows |
rough opening |
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The bottom member of a door frame is called a(n) _____ |
threshold or sill |
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Consulting the manufactures' _____ is the best way to determine window rough openings. |
window schedule or catalog |
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The first step in laying out wall openings is to consult the set of prints to the _______ dimension of all the openings. |
center |
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To avoid problems when installing finish work, it is important that all the edges of frame members be kept ______ wherever they join each other. |
flush |
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All studs in a wall should have their crowned edges facing in the ______ direction. |
same |
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When applying temporary bracing to an erected wall, use _____ nails or drive the nails only partway into the lumber. |
duplex |
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Partitions that carry a load are referred to as _____ partitions |
load-bearing |
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Wall ____ covers the exterior walls. |
sheathing |
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When estimating material for an exterior wall with a layout that is 16" on centre, figure _____ stud(s) for each linear foot. |
one |