Chapter 7: Finishes and Feautures

Roofing

1) The most common type of asphalt shingle used today weights 210 pounds. 

2) Most asphalt shingles are self-sealing and classified by weight. 

3) The life expectancy of wood shingles can extend to 40 yrs, depending on quality.

4) Pitch (наклон) does have an effect on shingles life expectancy. The steeper (круче) the pitch, the longer the shingles are likely to last.

5) Roof leaks can be difficult to trace because water does not always appear on the interior immediately.

6) A window sash (оконная створка) is a frame that holds the pane of glass (оконное стекло). 

7) Glazing - act of furnishing and/or fitting panels of glass in relation to doors and windows. 

8) Brick masonry wall (кирпичная кладка). Solid brick walls in residential structures were commonplace historically, but now replaced with framing and exterior brick veneer. Wythe is a layer of brick.

9) Drywall is installed directly to wall framing studs and does not req. a base coat.

10) Low-e glass effectively reduces long wave radiation, which reduces the amount of heat entering the structure. 

11) An ER -80 indicates a poor energy efficiency. 

12) Volatile Organic Compounds (летучие соединения) can be toxic and lead to health problems. 

13) A lintel (верхняя перемычка окна или двери) might be found above the door or window. It supports the load over the door. 

14) A double hung window is constructed with two moving parts.

15) Copper eavestroughs  are considered the best, with life expectancy between 50 - 100 yrs. 

16) A built up roof is commonly called a tar and gravel roof.

17) Roll roofing normally has life expectancy of 5 - 10 yrs. 

18) A slider window typically travels in a wood or vinyl track. Casement window open inward and outward. 

19) Eavestrough (водосток) is attached to the facia board. 

20) A downspout should have a min discharge distance of 6 feet.