Construction Development 1

The minimum square footage for a bedroom is ______.

A point where a bearing or structural weight is concentrated and transferred to the foundation

All doors for a bedroom should swing ________.

An abbreviation for "Certificate of Occupancy". This certificate is issued by the local municipality and is required before anyone can occupy and live within the home. It is issued only after the local municipality has made all inspections and all monies and fees have been paid.

A shallow space below the living quarters of a basementless house, normally enclosed by the foundation wall.

A type of line that is used to show the center of the house.

An expert valuation of property.

A vertical structural compression member which supports loads.

A type of floor plan that has a formal living and dining room.

The "2 by 4's or 6's" that lay on the subfloor upon which the vertical studs are installed. Also called the 'sole plate'.

An overhang. Where one floor extends beyond and over a foundation wall.

Drawings of a finished home that is complete dafter the home is built.

Bolts to secure a wooden sill plate to concrete , or masonry floor or wall.

FHA stands for ________________________.

The width of a hallway is ________.

The replacement of excavated earth into a trench around or against a basement /crawl space foundation wall.

Interior covering material, such as gypsum board or plywood, which is applied in large sheets or panels.

The three principal appliances in a kitchen are _______________.

A btype of home designed for sloping land.

A type of window that is hinged at the top or bottom and swings outward is called an _______________ window.

A window with hinges on one of the vertical sides and swings open like a normal door

According to FHA, bedrooms must contains the following?

The three principle fixtures located in a bath room are____________________.

Used to measure the efficiency of a kitchen.

A house that has all living and sleeping areas on one level is called ______ home.

Any window space projecting outward from the walls of a building, either square or polygonal in plan.

A vertical facing of brick laid against and fastened to sheathing of a framed wall or tile wall construction.

A section of fiber-glass or rock-wool insulation measuring 15 or 23 inches wide by four to eight feet long and various thickness'. Sometimes "faced" (meaning to have a paper covering on one side) or "unfaced" (without paper).

In architecture, ADA stands for _________________.

One who has completed a course of study in building and design, and is licensed by the state as an architect. One who draws up plans.

A shallow space below the living quarters of a house, normally enclosed by the foundation wall and having a dirt floor.

The minimum square footage for a bathroom is ______.

A type of home that has the living and sleeping area on two floors.

A type of window that two vertical sashes moving in opposite direction is called _________ window.

A formal offer by a contractor, in accordance with specifications for a project, to do all or a phase of the work at a certain price in accordance with the terms and conditions stated in the offer.

A horizontal wood or steel member used to support a load from above.

A type of home that has a steep roof and is designed to be expanded easily.

Community ordinances governing the manner in which a home may be constructed or modified.

A covered walk way usually between the garage and the house.

The most economical home to build is a _______.