Exam 21: Framing Methods

Which statement about modular homes is correct?

Brick has a tendency to shrink as the moisture content decreases.

What is an example of a salvage material commonly used in buildings?

Insulated concrete forms (ICFs) were originally used for what purpose?

Masonry units are excellent at resisting forces in tension but very weak at resisting forces from compression.

Steel framing has excellent properties for resisting stress from snow, wind, and seismic forces.

Steel framing reduces the risk of thermal bridging through the exterior walls.

A ____ is the connecting of two wythes to form stability within the wall.

In residential construction, posts and beams are usually spaced at _____ o.c.

Which system of framing has not been widely used for the last 100 years?

In platform framing, subfloors commonly have a tongue-and-groove pattern in the edge to _____.

What is an example of a material that can be used during construction to reduce HVAC loads over the life of the structure?

Laminated veneer lumber (LVL) and laminated strand lumber (LSL) are types of _____.

Which of the following are composed of a continuous core of rigid foam insulation laminated between two layers of structural board with an adhesive to form a single solid pane?

AFT systems eliminate nonstructural wood from the building shell and replace it with insulation.