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Architecture Ch.14

Wall and ceiling construction

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The recommended moisture content of construction lumber is between ____ percent and ____ percent. 15,19
Fram wall construction usually begins with the ____. solo
A(n) _____ wall stud may be found under a window opening. cripple
Conrer _____ on frame walls is required by most codes. bracing
Trussed headers are generally required for openings wide than ____. 8'-0"
Wall framing lumber is generally douglas fir, hemlock, spruce, larch and _____. southern yellow pine.
The distance from the top of the subfloor to the bottom of the ceiling joists is usually _____. 8'-1 1/2"
The rough opening height of most doors in frame wall construction is ______. 6'-10"
A(n) ___ must be provided in the ceiling to afford entry to the attic. access hole
Walls that require more than one thickness of masonry must have all thicknesses ________ together. bonded
Solid masonry walls for residential construction are usually ______ thick. 8"
The term _____ is commonly used to indicate that a less desirable or expensive material has been covered up with some type of facing material. veneer
Identify the three usual types of residential wall construction. Frame, masonry, and combination frame and masonry.
Name the basic parts of a conventional frame wall. The sle plate, top plates, studs, headers and bracing.
The size of ceiling joists required will depend on what five factors. The load to be supported, span distance wood speicies, spacing of joists, and grade of lumber used.
List the two basic types of stonework. ashlar, rubble.
List the specific erms used for the six postions in whick brick is laid. Strencher, header, rowlock stretcher, soldier, rowlock and sailor.
Identify the two types of brick used for wall construction. face vrick, common brick.
List eight types of mortar joints that are used in masonry construction. flush, raked, extruded, weathered, beaded, struck, concave, V-shaped, and grapevine.
what is the most popular bond used in solid masonry walls. Common bond.
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