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2- Interior Design Final

Terms in this set (59)

A hard building material such as brick, concrete block, stucco, or natural stone bonded together with mortar.
masonry
A wall that supports some weight from the ceiling or roof of the structure.
bearing wall
Meaning a material will reduce or absorb sound.
acoustical
Water-resistant sheet metal used to help keep the roof watertight.
flashing
The underlying base of the house.
foundation
Walls that support the load of the house between the footing and the floor.
foundation wall
The very bottom of the foundation which is usually made from concrete.
footing
A series of beams that support the weight of the roof.
rafters
Thin pieces of building materials that lay in overlapping rows on roofs.
shingles
Lumber that forms the vertical framing members
stud
A wall that does not support any weight from the structure beyond its own weight
non-bearing wall
Small, built-up beams that carry the load of the structure over door and window openings.
header
A sheet of 6 to 10-millimeter polyethylene-a type of plastic-spread across the filler before pouring a slab.
moisture barrier
A building material that is usually made of plywood but can be produced from synthetic material.
plywood
The material forming the exposed surface of the outside walls of a house.
siding
A vertical pipe that extends through the roof to release gases and odors outdoors.
vent stack
Measurement of the amount of electricity a bulb uses
wattage
ambient lighting
general lighting
adds moisture to the air
humidifier
Operates at high temperatures that burn away oven debris
self-cleaning oven
Device powered by gas or electricity
appliance
Cooks food in a stream of heated air
convection oven
Uses a magnetic field to generate heat in cookware
induction cooktop
A manufacturer's written promise that a product will meet certain performance and quality standards.
warranty
Cooks with heat produced by food molecules vibrating against one another
microwave oven
State the average yearly energy use and operating cost of an appliance.
Energy guide label
Gas fuels include natural gas and liquid propane gas.
true
After wastewater is processed in a community treatment system, it is often recycled for use in industry and irrigation
true
Light is reflected by light colors and smooth, shiny surfaces
true
Front-loading washers use much less water than most top-loading models.
true
Each room in a house should ave at least four electrical outlets.
false
Designers and builders use computers to develop project timetables.
true
Conventional heating systems include solar heat, fireplaces, and stoves.
false
As a rule, traffic patterns should be about 20 inches wide.
false
Consumers can expect most major appliances to last no more than 9 years.
false
Convection ovens use more time and energy to operate than conventional cooking.
false
Exterior frame walls are usually_____________walls.
bearing
A building material molded from moist clay and hardened with heat is__________.
brick
What type of wastewater removal system is used in homes with access to water, but is not a community sewer line?
septic tank
Ducts are required in heating and cooling systems that are_____________.
forced-air
What type of material can cause a fire if placed in an operating microwave oven?
metal
Which of the following questions does not help evaluate the quality of an appliance?
Does the retailer offer service via an independent contractor?
The weight of the house and foundation are supported by the______________.
footings
A squeaky floor usually indicates problems with______________construction.
floor-framing
Windows that do not open are called__________.
fixed
Exterior frame walls are usually___________walls.
bearing
What is the metal box in a house that receives electrical power and divides it into individual circuits?
Service entrance panel
Most large electrical appliances require their own dedicated________________.
circut
Considerations when choosing a water heater do not include______________.
average outside temperature
A range hood is useful because it____________.
vents heats and odors
Specifications are the list of all the items you need to purchase for the completion of your project.
true
Kitchen countertops are 39" tall.
false
Circulation space between furnishings, in the kitchen and in hallways is 36".
true
An EXTENDED price is what you get when you ADD the quantity to the price.
fasle
The National Electrical Code requires the installation of ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) in areas where water may be present.
true
Most new water heaters are preset at the factory to 120 degrees F.
true
In an underground septic tank, waste decomposes through the action of ________________.
bacteria
A house's hot water main starts at the __________.
water-heater
An air conditioner with greater cooling capacity is needed in the room with a(n)______exposure.
southern
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