Exam 26: Exterior Wall Coverings

Fiber cement siding is made of Portland cement, ground sand, cellulose fiber, and additives mixed with ____ and formed into siding.

When the stucco is troweled on, the first coat to be put is the _______________ coat.

In place of a starting strip of furring, the bottom ____ (row) of shingles is doubled.

Stucco is ____ made with Portland cement.

Wood is ____.

Where flush horizontal joints are necessary, they should ____.

Wood is a popular siding material because it is available in a variety of patterns.

Regardless of the kind of siding used, the ends must be ____ to prevent water from soaking into the end grain or running behind the siding.

The lintel is usually ____.

Masonry veneer is usually either ____ or natural stone.

Wood ____ cap molding can be used in the heads of windows and doors to shed water.

Flashing can be concealed with ____.

Fiber cement siding ____.

Masonry veneer is usually either brick or natural stone.

Fiber cement siding looks nothing like wood siding.

Most water enters the home through the force of gravity.

The accompanying figure shows frequently used bond patterns. Name Pattern 1.

In corner and edge treatment, a strip of metal can be used to form a corner bead for the siding in an inside corner.

When installing stucco, ____ (usually wire netting) is stapled to the wall.

The accompanying figure shows frequently used bond patterns. Name Pattern 2.