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Roofing (composite shingles) -After the roof framing is complete, it's time for the crew to install the roof sheathing.Plywood particle board or wafer-board roof sheathing is most commonly used, being low in cost and easy to apply. Thickness will range from 3/8" to 3/4" depending upon local code. The seams of the sheathing should be staggered. The sheathing should be aligned perpendicular to the rafters, and should be the proper side-up. Sheathing panels should meet in the center of a truss or rafter. The roofing crew should not be afraid to use too many nails.The next step will be … (0 comments)
arena home inspections: Lesson of the Day (Step #3) - House Construction Made Easy - Framing Construction
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Floor Framing - The framing crew starts by building the floor (if the house is to be built on a slab, then the slab is the floor). The floor starts with a sill-plate made of pressure treated lumber in direct contact with the bricks of the crawl space wall. The floor is then constructed on the sill. Brick posts hold a beam that runs down the center of the house. The beam is typically built from 2"x10" lumber (three pieces thick). All of the joists (the 2x10s in the floor) meet on this center beam. Once the floor framing … (0 comments)
Slab: The slab is the most simple foundation to build. It is a flat concrete pad poured directly on the ground. It takes minimal site preparation, minimal concrete form-work, and minimal labor to build. Slabs work best on level sites in warmer climates. Slabs can be troublesome in cold climates because the ground freezes in the winter. Freezing can cause a shift in the slab, and can cause cold floors in winter. The outer perimeter of the slab, typically consists of concrete poured to a depth of 2'. … (0 comments)
Houses are generally built on a foundation that is either a crawl space, a basement , or a slab. The site-preparation crew will utilize a backhoe and/or bulldozer. The crew's job is to clear the site of any trees, rocks and debris, level the site if necessary and dig as necessary for the foundation being built. Some dirt will be moved around to get to the desired grade level for the home - taking into consideration drainage around the home. Hauling dirt is expensive. The crew will try to balance the "cut and fill" - "cut" … (2 comments)
We're going to learn the basic steps needed to build a house...each day we'll have a new lesson. We'll follow the outline below. Some of the information is basic...but our goal is to help educate the Real Estate Professionals...not the builders :-)
Grading and site preparation Foundation construction Framing Installation of windows and doors Roofing Siding Rough electrical Rough plumbing Rough HVAC Insulation Drywall Underlayment Trim Painting Finish electrical Bathroom and kitchen counters and cabinets Finish plumbing Carpet and flooring Finish HVAC Hookup to water main, or well drilling Hookup to sewer or installation of a septic system … (0 comments)
Z-bar Flashing: Bent, galvanized metal flashing that's installed above a horizontal trim board of an exterior window, door, or brick run. It prevents water from getting behind the trim/brick and into the home. Zone: The section of a building that is served by one heating or cooling loop because it has noticeably distinct heating or cooling needs. Also, the section of property that will be watered from a lawn sprinkler system. Zone Valve: A device, usually placed near the heater or cooler, which controls the flow of water or steam to parts of the building; it is controlled by … (4 comments)
Y: A "Y" shaped plumbing fitting. Yard: An open space on the same lot with a building. Yard Lumber: Lumber of those grades, sizes, and patterns which are generally intended for ordinary construction, such as framework and rough coverage of houses. Yard of Concrete: One cubic yard of concrete is 3'x3'x3' in volume, or 27 cubic feet. One cubic yard of concrete will pour 80 square feet of 3 ½" sidewalk or basement/garage floor. Yoke: The location where a home's water meter is installed between two copper pipes, and located in the water meter pit in the yard. … (0 comments)
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Wafer Board: See Oriented Strand Board. Walk-Through: A final inspection of a home before "closing" to look for and document problems that need to be corrected. Walk-Through Survey: That portion of the inspection where the inspector makes non-intrusive, visual observations of readily accessible areas of the subject property. Walkways: Designated areas for foot traffic. Wall Out: When a painter spray paints the interior of a home. Wall Protector: Noncombustible shield between a wall and anything heat-producing for the purpose of reducing required clearance. Wane: Bark, or lack of wood from any cause, on edge or corner of a piece … (1 comments)
Vacuum Breaker: An anti-siphon device that prevents waste water from being drawn back into supply lines, potentially contaminating the water supply. A type of backflow preventer. Valley: The internal angle formed by the junction of two sloping sides of a roof. Valley Rafter: A rafter that forms the intersection of an internal roof angle. The valley rafter is normally made of double 2-inch-thick members. Valley Shield: A quality underlayment for added protection in the heavy water flow areas of a roof. This self adhering product has a waterproof asphalt coating which offers excellent elongation and recovery properties for accommodating … (0 comments)
U-Value: A measure of air-to-heat transmission (loss or gain) due to the thermal conductance and the difference in indoor and outdoor temperatures. As the U-value decreases, so does the amount of heat that is transferred through the glazing material. The lower the U-value, the more restrictive the fenestration product is to heat transfer. Reciprocal of R-value. U.L. (Underwriters Laboratories): A private research firm located in the United States that attempts to classify and determine the safety of various materials and products. Ultraviolet: The invisible rays of the spectrum of light which are at its violet end. Sometimes abbreviated U.V. … (0 comments)
T Bar: A ribbed "T" shaped bar with a flat metal plate at the bottom that is driven into the earth. Normally used with chain link fence poles, and to mark locations of a water meter pit. Tab: The exposed portion of strip shingles defined by cutouts. Tail Beam: A relatively short beam or joist supported in a wall on one end and by a header at the other. Tailpiece: The tubular part of a lavatory drain that runs from the drain flange to the trap. Take Off: The material necessary to complete a job. Taping: Applying joint … (0 comments)
Saber Saw: A saw that cuts on the upstroke, good side of wood faces down. Sack Mix: The amount of Portland cement in a cubic yard of concrete mix. Generally, 5 or 6 sack is required in a foundation wall. Saddle: Two sloping surfaces meeting in a horizontal ridge, used between the back side of a chimney, or other vertical surface, and a sloping roof. Sales Contract: A contract between a buyer and seller which should explain: (1) What the purchase includes, (2) What guarantees there are, (3) When the buyer can move in, (4) What the closing … (0 comments)
R-Value: The thermal resistance of a glazing system. The R-value is the reciprocal of the U-value. The higher the R value, the less heat is transmitted throughout the glazing material. Rabbet: A rectangular, longitudinal groove cut in the corner edge of a board or plank. Raceway: An enclosed channel or conduit designed expressly for holding wires or cables. Radial Saw: A circular saw which hangs from a horizontal arm or beam and slides back and forth. The arm pivots from side to side to allow for angle cuts and bevels. When sawing finish plywood, the good side should face … (0 comments)
Quarry Tile: A man-made or machine-made clay tile used to finish a floor or wall. Generally 6"X6"X1/4" thick . Quarter Round: A small molding that has the cross section of a quarter circle. Quartersawn Grain: Another term for edge grain. Quick-Setting Cement: An asphalt-based cement used to adhere tabs of strip shingles to the course below. Also used to adhere roll roofing laps applied by the concealed nail method. Quote or Quotation: A price provided by a contractor, sub-contractor, or vendor to funish materials, labor and/or both. Quotes differ from estimates in that an estimate is a best … (2 comments)
P Trap: P-shaped section of drain pipe that prevents sewer odors from escaping into your home. Water is trapped in the pipe blocking gases from escaping through the drain. Pad Out, Pack Out: To shim out or add strips of wood to a wall or ceiling in order that the finished ceiling/wall will appear correct. Padding: A material installed under carpet to add foot comfort, isolate sound, and to prolong carpet life. Paint: A combination of pigments with suitable thinners or oils to provide decorative and protective coatings. Pallets: Wooden platforms used for storing and shipping bundles of … (3 comments)
O-Ring: Round rubber washer or gasket that is compressed to create a watertight seal, typically in a compression fitting. O. G. (or Ogee): A molding with a profile in the form of a letter S; having the outline of a reversed curve. Oakum: Loose hemp or jute fiber that is impregnated with tar or pitch and used to caulk large seams or for packing plumbing pipe joints. Observations: Those potential items of interest noted by the inspector during the walk-through survey portion of the inspection. Observe: To see through visually directed attention. Obvious: A condition or fact not … (0 comments)
Nailer: A piece of lumber secured to non-nailable decks and walls by bolts or other means, which provides a suitable backing onto which roof components may be mechanically fastened. Natural Finish: A transparent finish which does not seriously alter the original color or grain of the natural wood. Natural finishes are usually provided by sealers, oils, varnishes, water-repellent preservatives, and other similar materials. Neat Plaster: A base coat plaster which does not contain aggregates and is used where the addition of aggregates on the job is desired. NEC (National Electrical Code): A set of rules governing safe wiring … (0 comments)
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