CORRECT SOLUTIONS
a panel consisting of two face sheets of wood panel bended together by plastic foam
core. (three words, add one space between words, do not capitalize) - ANSWER-
structural insulated panel
a transportable house that is entirely factory-built on a steel underframe supported
by wheels; referred to in the past as a mobile home (two words, put one space
between words, do not capitalize) - ANSWER-manufactured home
construction that takes place in a factory or shop, rather than on the building site
(one word, do not capitalize) - ANSWER-prefabrication
a ring-shaped metal insert placed in precut circular grooves and held by bolts;
usually used in timber construction (three words, add one space between words, do
not capitalize) - ANSWER-split ring connector
a steel disk with a hole in the middle, used to spread the load from a bolt, screw, or
nail across wider area of material (one word, do not capitalize) - ANSWER-washer
a hole drilled to guide a larger drill to the approximate location or to allow for the
insertion of another hole-making tool; also used to guide a self-threading screw in
wood or plastic to prevent damaging the material or breaking the screw (two words,
put a space between words, no capitalization) - ANSWER-pilot hole
short, repetitive cuts made in the surface of a wood member to increase its
absorption of treatment chemicals (one word, do not capitalize) - ANSWER-incising
an engineered wood product, made of wood fibers, used for structural sheathing and
has insulating properties (three words, add one space between words, do not
capitalize) - ANSWER-insulating fiberboard sheathing
a medium-weight, resin-treated overlay applied to plywood panels to achieve a
smoother, more durable face. (three words, add one space between words, do not
capitalize) - ANSWER-medium density overlay
a type of two pronged fastener, usually metal, used for joining or binding materials
together - ANSWER-staple
a designation of a nail size, abbreviated as "d" (one word, do not capitalize) -
ANSWER-penny
a paint or mastic that expands to form a stable, insulating char when exposed to fire.
(two words, put a space between words, no capitalization) - ANSWER-intumescent
coating