House Construction

Materials, terminology, tools, and methods of residential construction

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Across 3. The maximum allowed inches between railing balusters 6. the project ____________ oversees all of the budgets, scheduling, materials, and man power 8. the lead carpenter on residential construction sites 10. the name of the deck board that is fastened to the side of the house 11. the exterior trim that covers the roof overhang and provides air flow into the attic 14. the board system used to layout building lines and corners 15. A machine that shaves off edges to make them straight and even 16. The board that makes the steps 18. 3,4,5 traingle means the building is 20. responsible for design the useability, looks, and code compliance of a building project 23. the wooden floor framing member 27. an agreement between the client and contractor 28. the main purpose of the paper on fiberglass insulation 32. the construction documents that describe the materials and methods 33. Used to place mortar on blocks 34. the term used for the stones in concrete mix 35. The tool used to test for plumb 38. the roof design for a standard pitch roof 41. trim around doors and windows 42. a roof design type where the inside slopes but less pitch than the outside 43. A single roof framing member 45. the metal piece that is applied to the outside corners when sheetrocking walls 46. the material fastened to the inside of stud walls to give it the surface 47. Air infiltration barrier 49. the construction plans or drawings 50. a stick or board used to layout and use as a siding template 51. In a framed wall you have a window _______ opening 52. carries the support member over a window or door 54. a table saw cutting blade for making channels 55. the tool used to intially level the placed concrete 56. holds the vinyl siding where it meets the bottom of windows and roof overhang

Down 1. to be worn on when work is being done above you 2. A manufactured roof system component 3. the exterior trim that covers the end cuts of the roof framing 4. What you should present when you apply for a job 5. responsible for designing the structural components of a building 7. Place the insulation ___________ around the window and door jambs 9. the number stamped on rebar is determined by the diameter in __________ of an inch 12. the reaction that is caused when water is added to concrete mix 13. The saw most commonly used to make cuts on the job site 14. Solid blocking or 17. typical design type of a barn roof 19. Nail guns are operated through __________ air 20. A style or type of roof shingle 21. the term for the consistencey of wet concrete 22. The part of the door frame that the hinges are attached to 24. The clips used to help tie down the roof to the walls 25. used to layout rafters and stair stringers 26. the vinyl exterior trim piece that goes around windos and doors 28. Bad air escaping 29. Support above a window or door opening 30. to be worn anyitme there is a potential of items flying through the air 31. The cement used in concrete and mortar 36. The machine shaves off a wood surface to make it smooth 37. Trim along the bottom of an interior wall 39. Also known as joint compound 40. A saw used to make angle cuts 44. a tool used to cut fancy edges on wood 48. The government department that regulates safety 53. The acronym used to identify concrete blocks

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