EXTERIOR INSPECTION || QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS.
T/F: Plywood panel joints in foundation walls should be sealed their full length with a caulking
compound. correct answers TRUE
T/F: Damp-proofing does not provide the same degree of moisture protection as does
waterproofing. correct answers TRUE
__________ is the application of one or more coatings of impervious compounds that prevent the
passage of water vapor through walls under slight pressure. correct answers Damp-proofing
/F: The design of PWFs requires that dry soil be maintained around the foundation. correct
answers TRUE
Generally speaking, there should be _____ inches of clearance between the exterior cladding and
the ground surface. correct answers 6-8 inches
T/F: Where a roof meets an exterior wall, the best building practice is to leave some distance or
clearance between the bottom of the exterior wall covering and the roof surface. correct answers
TRUE
T/F: Moisture or water vapor can move in and out of a house with air currents. correct answers
TRUE
__________ is designed to protect against water intrusion at joints, changes in direction, and
between different materials. correct answers FLASHING
Kickout flashing, also known as diverter flashing, is a special type of flashing that diverts
rainwater away from the cladding and into the _______. correct answers Gutter
, Foundation _________ removes "free water" from the foundation's perimeter, which reduces the
lateral load on the foundation walls. correct answers drainage
T/F: Current model building codes require that drains be provided around all foundations that
enclose habitable space, such as basements. correct answers True
__________ drainage refers to the control of the surface water with the design of the land of a
property in relation to the location of the house structure. correct answers Site
T/F: Clay soil expands when it gets wet and it shrinks when it dries. correct answers TRUE
T/F: Roof overhangs and projections, such as porch roofs and overhanging floors, provide a
primary means of deflecting rainwater away from the house's exterior walls. correct answers
True
T/F: Common problems with guttering are typically related to its installation and maintenance.
correct answers TRUE
The rule of thumb for downspouts is at least one downspout for each _____ feet of gutter. correct
answers 30-40 feet
T/F: Backfill soil should be placed in a manner that prevents settlement and potential surface
water flow toward the foundation. correct answers True
Where the foundation drainage system cannot be drained to daylight by gravity, _____________
must be used to collect the water and discharge it. correct answers Sump pump
Experience has shown that trying to seal moisture out of a foundation is not nearly as effective as
_______________. correct answers diverting the moisture with a drainage system
DETAILED ANSWERS.
T/F: Plywood panel joints in foundation walls should be sealed their full length with a caulking
compound. correct answers TRUE
T/F: Damp-proofing does not provide the same degree of moisture protection as does
waterproofing. correct answers TRUE
__________ is the application of one or more coatings of impervious compounds that prevent the
passage of water vapor through walls under slight pressure. correct answers Damp-proofing
/F: The design of PWFs requires that dry soil be maintained around the foundation. correct
answers TRUE
Generally speaking, there should be _____ inches of clearance between the exterior cladding and
the ground surface. correct answers 6-8 inches
T/F: Where a roof meets an exterior wall, the best building practice is to leave some distance or
clearance between the bottom of the exterior wall covering and the roof surface. correct answers
TRUE
T/F: Moisture or water vapor can move in and out of a house with air currents. correct answers
TRUE
__________ is designed to protect against water intrusion at joints, changes in direction, and
between different materials. correct answers FLASHING
Kickout flashing, also known as diverter flashing, is a special type of flashing that diverts
rainwater away from the cladding and into the _______. correct answers Gutter
, Foundation _________ removes "free water" from the foundation's perimeter, which reduces the
lateral load on the foundation walls. correct answers drainage
T/F: Current model building codes require that drains be provided around all foundations that
enclose habitable space, such as basements. correct answers True
__________ drainage refers to the control of the surface water with the design of the land of a
property in relation to the location of the house structure. correct answers Site
T/F: Clay soil expands when it gets wet and it shrinks when it dries. correct answers TRUE
T/F: Roof overhangs and projections, such as porch roofs and overhanging floors, provide a
primary means of deflecting rainwater away from the house's exterior walls. correct answers
True
T/F: Common problems with guttering are typically related to its installation and maintenance.
correct answers TRUE
The rule of thumb for downspouts is at least one downspout for each _____ feet of gutter. correct
answers 30-40 feet
T/F: Backfill soil should be placed in a manner that prevents settlement and potential surface
water flow toward the foundation. correct answers True
Where the foundation drainage system cannot be drained to daylight by gravity, _____________
must be used to collect the water and discharge it. correct answers Sump pump
Experience has shown that trying to seal moisture out of a foundation is not nearly as effective as
_______________. correct answers diverting the moisture with a drainage system
