Exam 14: Drainage Insulation and Concrete-Slabs

A ____ vapor barrier is laid over the gravel underfill.

Ground water is kept away from the foundation by proper grading of the site, careful damp-proofing, and providing a path for groundwater to escape without penetrating the foundation.

In cold climates, it is desirable to leave the foundation and concrete slab uninsulated.

When floor drains are included or where water must be allowed to run off, the slab is ____ (sloped slightly).

One mil equals 1/____ of an inch.

In areas where there is no natural drainage, the footing drain is run ____.

Identify the material used to make these pipes.

Plastic drain pipe is manufactured in ____-foot lengths of rigid pipe.

One technique often used to prevent groundwater from seeping through the foundation is coating the foundation wall with ____ foundation coating.

Neoprene or composition sheathing material is an example of __________.

When floor drains or forms are set for pitched floors, it is necessary to find the total pitch of the slab.

____ pipe is used in most new construction.

For vapor barriers, ____-mil polyethylene is generally used.

____ means filled with earth to the finished grade line.

The weight and rigidity of the floor on the foundation wall helps the wall to resist the pressure of the backfill.

A(n) ____ is a mass of dense material that absorbs the energy of the sun during the day and radiates it at night.

If the note on a concrete apron in front of a garage door indicates a pitch of 1/2 inch per foot and the apron is 4 feet wide, the total pitch is ____ inch(es).

The central symbol in the accompanying figure signifies a ____.

At one time, clay drain tile was the most common type of pipe for drainage.

The thickness of polyethylene sheeting is measured in ____.