LIGHT FRAME FLASHCARDS

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What is this system called?

Truss system

Why is roof shape important for climate?

Drainage, ventilation, and deflecting solar energy.

What kind of roof is this?

Gable

True or False:

Roof shape influences the chosen materials, layouts, and aesthetics of both the interior/exterior of a building.

True

What ingredient made Roman concrete strong?

Volcanic Ash

What kind of roof is this?

Mansard

What is the room beneath a dome roof called?

Rotunda

What is the hole, or “Skylight” in the Pantheon called?

The oculus

What kind of roof is this?

Hip

What kind of roof is this?

Cross Hipped

What kind of roof is this?

Gambrel

What Kind of roof is this?

Cross-Gabled

What kind of roof is this?

Lean-to

What kind of roof is this?

Flat

What kind of roof is this?

Gable

What kind of roof is this?

Cross Gable

is this a Hip Roof?

Mansard

What are the four types of Mansard roofs?

Straight, convex, concave, and S-shape

What building, and or structure typically features Gambrel Roofs?

Barn

Define the “Ridge” of a sloped roof

Highest vertical line where two sloping surfaces meet, forming a “Peak”

Define “Dormer”

A roofed structure that projects outward from the plane of a roof.

(Brings in natural light for the attic, adds appeal to a structure, and increases headroom)

Define “Grade”

Ground, Ground level, Soil (The surface)

Define the “Valley” in a roof

A “V” shaped structure where two roofing slopes meet, allowing the roof to channel water/snow

Define “Soffit” in a roof system

Soffit: The finished underside of a roof overhang, often containing vents to allow air to circulate through the attic.

What is the most common material used in roofing?

Asphalt

What is a “newly popular” material for roofing?

Metal

True/False: For a one-level structure, the ceiling is considered the lining of the roof and

therefore, less a structural element and more the finish

True

What is a “Vaulted Ceiling”?

A design where the ceiling curves/slopes upward, creating a “Grand” space.

What type of Vault is this?

Fan Vault

True/False: A groined vault is produced by the intersection at right angles of two

barrel vaults.

True

What kind of vault is this?

Barrel Vault

What kind of ceiling design is this?

Cathedral

What kind of ceiling are these?

“Shed Slope”

What kind of ceiling utilizes a “Half Sphere” design?

Dome

What kind of ceiling is this?

Beamed

What kind of ceiling is this?

Coffered

What kind of ceiling is this?

Coved/Tray

What kind of ceiling is this?

Suspended

What kind of ceiling is this?

Stamped Tin

What kind of Vault is this?

Ribbed Vault

True/False: The intersection of two-to-three-barrel vaults produces a rib vault

True

Define “Fenestrations”

A door or window opening that provides privacy and serves as a direct entry/exit.

What is the most important detail in a home?

Front Door

Define why the Front door is important to a home’s design

draws people in, sets mood, etc

Define “CMU”

Concrete masonry unit

What is the abbreviation for a Concrete Masonry Unit?

CMU

Exterior walls compose what is known as the?

Building Envelope

Define Live load

Occupants, furnishings, etc

Define “Dead-Load fixed Weight”

Weight of the building’s structure/equipment

Define “Dynamic-Load”

Wind, shockwaves, weather etc…

Define “Foundation”

The substructure which is intertwined with the grade

Define “Load-Bearing”

Structures on a HORIZONTAL PLANE (Beams, Floors, ceilings etc)

What is the Footing?

Part of the foundation that extends beneath the soil to distribute load

Define ~ Grade

Soil, Ground Level, Finish Grade etc

Define ~ CURB APPEAL

The visual “Attractiveness” of a house from afar (sets mood etc)

What are some common materials seen/used in fenestrations? (Doors)

Wood, Metal (Steel/Aluminum), glass, and vinyl (PVC/Fiberglass)

What is the standard height for an entry door? (Fenestration)

80 Inches, or 6 feet, 8 inches

What is the standard width for an entry door? (Fenestration)

36 Inches Standard

What is the standard Thickness for an entry door? (Fenestration)

1 ¾ inches

Explain the difference between a hollow-core door and a solid-core door.

A solid core door features a “Solid” inner structure, whilst a hollow core features a cardboard inner structure

Define “Stile and Rail”

The inner framework of a door/window/panel etc.

The stile runs ~ VERTICALLY

The rail runs ~ HORIZONTALLY

Define ~ “Paneled Door”

A door that consists of raised portions on a stile and rail.

Define ~ “Flush Door”

A flat door with no raised portion on the surface

What is a “Solid core” door?

Solid material in the center with a thin sliced wood panel (veneer) face.

Define a “Hollow Core” door

wood stiles and rail frame with cardboard inners with a veneer face

Door.

Door part 2

What is this feature called?

Sidelights

What is this door called?

Louvered door

What is this door called?

Double door swing or French doors

What is this door called?

Bifold door

What is this door called?

Pocket door

What is this door called?

Bypass sliding door

Label each symbol with its corresponding door element (#2 is hard lol, think of a tiny room in a bedroom that holds clothes)

1. 1. Door Swing

2. 2. Door swing - Closet door

3. 3. Double door swing

4. 4. Bifold door

5. 5. Pocket door

6. 6. Bypass sliding doors

what is the standard size of a window?

• - 3 FEET WIDE

• - 5 FEET LONG

Define ~ Glazing

Setting the glass in place

How is glass made?

Breaking a sand block then cooking it within a furnace

Define ~ Single glazing

A single layer of glass

Define ~ Double glazing or thermal pane

2 sheets of glass sandwiched to deter heat/cold

What is an “Operable” window?

A window that can be opened by hand/mechanically

What is a “Fixed” window

unable to be opened

What kind of window is this?

Jalousie

What kind of window is this?

Casement

What kind of window is this?

Awning

Define ~ double hung window

A window with two vertically sliding sashes, both of which can move up and down.

Define ~ single hung window

A window with two sashes where only the lower sash can move vertically.

What kind of window is this?

Horizontal sliding

What is the difference between a rail and a stile?

Rail ~ runs horizontally

Stile ~ runs vertically

What is a window rail?

Window rail: A horizontal structural member of a window sash that connects the vertical stiles.

What is a muntin?

A thin strip or bar that divides a window into multiple smaller panes of glass.

What is a window casing?

Window casing is the trim or molding around the perimeter of a window opening. (cases/surrounds the window)

Is the sill inside or outside in the structure of a window?

outside ~ sheds water

True/False ~ in a window frame, the sill is facing the interior and serves as a tool to hold things

False

Define the Stool of a window

The stool is the ledge at the bottom of the window. (holds things)

Define the “Mullion” of a window

a structural member that separates two or more window units.

On stairs, what purpose does the Tread serve?

The walking surface of a stair step.

On stairs, what purpose does the Riser serve?

Vertical part of the step between treads

On stairs, what purpose does the Stringer serve?

A sloping structural member that supports the treads and risers. (backbone of stairs)

What is the “tip” of the tread that extrudes outwards from the riser called?

nosing

Define ~ Starting step

the first step lol, literally self explanatory

On stairs, what purpose does the landing platform serve?

a flat area that provides a place to stop (self explanatory)