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COSC 275- Exam 2 (w/ WOD 5-6)-Questions and Answers 100% Pass/Verified
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COSC 275- Exam 2 (w/ WOD 5-6)-Questions and Answers 100%Pass/Verified
Dampproofing - ✔✔An application of a water-resisting treatment or material to the surface
of a concrete or masonry wall to prevent passage or absorption of water or moisture. Can
also be accomplished by using an admixture in the concrete mix.
Air Barrier - ✔✔A component of the building envelope system that prohibits air leakage into
a building and reduces the risk of condensation build up. House wrap and fluid- applied air
barriers are examples.
Sheathing - ✔✔Plywood, waferboard, oriented strand board, or lumber used to close up
side walls, floors, or roofs preparatory to the installation of finish materials on the surface.
The sheathing grades of lumber are also commonly used for pallets, crates, and certain
industrial products.
Flashing - ✔✔A thin, continuous sheet of metal, plastic, rubber, or waterproof paper used to
prevent the passage of water through a joint in a wall, roof, or chimney.
Vapor Barrier - ✔✔Material used to prevent the passage of vapor or moisture into a
structure or another material, thus preventing condensation within them.
Bond Breaker - ✔✔A material used to prevent adhesion between freshly placed concrete
and the substrate.
Storefront Sash - ✔✔An assembly of light metal members that form a frame for a fixed-glass
storefront.
Curtain Wall - ✔✔The exterior closure or skin of a building. A curtain wall is nonbearing and
is not supported by beams or girders.
Veneer - ✔✔A masonry facing is attached to the backup, but not so bonded as to act with it
under load.
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