Michigan Residential Builder’s License - Questions with 100% Correct Answers

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Michigan Residential Builder’s License - Questions with 100% Correct Answers What is a network of perforated pipes in bedded in Sand and gravel? A drain field What is BTU? British thermal unit Wha... t is the term that means the amount of energy needed to raise 1 pound of water 1°C? BTU What is any thick insulation material that comes in pre-cut widths designed to fit between framing members? Batt What is the most common material for bats and blankets? Fiberglass What is an advantage of blown-in insulation? It covers a large area quickly If you are going to glue your foam board inside a basement wall, what do you glue the foam board to? Glue it to the concrete wall If you were going to glue your phone board inside the basement wall what kind of adhesive should you use? Non-solvent-based adhesives Once the moisture content of insulation drops less than ______%, it can be covered with drywall. Less than 19% What is the process by which a vapor turns into a liquid? Condensation What is a material that reduces the rate at which water vapor can move through a material? Vapor retarder What reflects energy back out instead of inward? Radiant heat barrier What is a numerical rating that indicates the ability of material or combination of materials to reduce sound transmission? Sound Transmission Class (STC) The _________ the STC number, the better a material is as a sound barrier. Higher Commonly how wide and how long are drywall sheets? 4' wide and 8' long What is the most common thickness of drywall? ½" What thickness of drywall panels are used for covering old surfaces, curved walls, and when layering to reduce sound transmission? ⅜" and ¼" What type of drywall is required by building code on the outer surface of walls separating an attached garage from the house? Type X What kind of drywall do you use in areas of high humidity such as bathrooms? Moisture resistant drywall AKA green board In tub/shower walls where can you use green board? The ceiling ONLY What type of drywall is typically installed as double layer system to cover curved interior walls? Flexible drywall What kind of drywall screws are used for wood framing? Type W Type W drywall screws must be long enough to penetrate the wood framing how far? At least ⅝" When is J trim used when drywalling? It's used wherever drywall meets a different substrate for trim. Ex: block When drywalling with glue where should nails and screws be placed? -Nails 16"OC -Screws 24"OC When drywalling without glue where should nails and screws be placed? -Nails 8"OC -Screws 12"OC What causes drywall paper have air bubbles behind the paper or pull away from some of the areas? Insufficient mud so the paper couldn't bond What is the material permanently or temporarily attached to a surface to be plastered that provides a straight edge? Ground How long should wet plaster be protected from freezing? The first 24 hours What is the purpose of a drop ceiling a.k.a. suspended ceiling? To cover bare joists, exposed pipes, and wiring. When installing a suspended ceiling what part of the grid system must be at least 3" below the bottom of the ceiling framing? The top edges What consists of panels glued directly to the ceiling surface or stapled to wood furring strips nailed to ceiling joists? Acoustical ceiling Each grooved edge of an acoustical ceiling gets how many staples? 2 What outdoor temperature must it be above for at least 24 hours after oil based paint are applied? Must stay above 40°F (4°C) What outdoor temperature must it be above for at least 24 hours after latex paint has been applied? Must stay above 50°F(10°C) What causes peeling? Trapped moisture and heat What is caused one moisture trapped in the siding is drawn from the wood by the suns heat, pushing the paint from the surface? Blistering What kind of bristles are slightly splayed at the tips? Flagged bristles What are the five steps of painting a raised panel door? 1. Molding 2. Panel 3. Rail 4. Stile 5. Edge Two permit acclamation, where should the flooring always be stored for five or four days before being laid? Stored in the building in which it will be installed Why is it important to leave a space of ½"-⅝" between the grooved edge and the wall? The space allows the flooring to expand without binding against the wall. When talking about stairs/steps, you can't have more than ______ difference in every riser. ⅜" What is a length of lumber that supports wood flooring over concrete? Sleeper How thick should underlayment be? ¼" What is a thin panel product whose surface is smoother than standard plywood or OSB subflooring? Underlayment Wood in this category is treated at 0.25 PCF. This is the latest treatment level. It is used for decking lumber and other word that will be exposed to the weather but not soil contacts. Above ground This is a utility grade that can be in moderate ground contact. The word is treated at 0.40 PCF. General use The highest standard treatment level is 0.40 PCF. It is used for wood that will be in constant contact with the ground and we're maximum durability is required. Ground contact What is a concrete column that supports a concentrated load, such as a post, and is a type of foundation? A pier What is the floor of the firebox, plus the fireproof area in front of the fireplace called? [Show More]

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