Bachly Construction

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Created by: Dan Thorne of Bachly Construction
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  1. What is the term used to describe the vertical framing member within a wall?
  2. What structural member prevents the roof structure from "kicking out" due to the effect of live and dead loads?
  3. Starting from the inside and working out which of the below is the typical wall section arrangment for a veneer brick wall?
  4. On a typical non-loadbearing wall, what would the typical spacing be between studs?
  5. When cutting though a load bearing wall, a structural member must be installed above the opening to support the load from above. What is this correct name for this structure member?
  6. In electrical, what does the acronym "GFCI" stand for?
  7. In plumbing, what is the main purpose of the "P-Trap"
  8. Which of the below materials can contain asbestos?
  9. In electrical, what is the standard voltage to a typical residential recepticle?
  10. Of the below options what gas is not used in thermal insulated windows?
  11. Is the statement true or false: On todays brick veneer homes, the exterior brick veneer is structural.
  12. When installing footings, what is the minimum required depth to avoid frost heave?
  13. What is the function of a weeping tile?
  14. Which of the below is an engineered joist system?
  15. When designing stairs, what is the most important factor?

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