Exterior Inspection Section#2 Exterior Cladding Quiz#4

You should have finished Study Session 3 and Quick Quiz 3 before starting this Study Session. This Study Session deals with metal and vinyl siding, cement-based siding, clay and slate siding, asphalt shingles used as siding, Insulbrick, wood/soil contact and exposed foundations.

The estimated completion time is 90 minutes.

Objectives
At the end of this study session, you should be able to:

• List seven problems with metal and vinyl siding.
• List three common problems with modern fiber-cement siding.
• Describe in one sentence the difference between old and more modern fiber-cement siding.
• List three problems with clay and slate siding.
• List three problems with asphalt shingle siding.
• List two problems with Insulbrick siding.
• Describe in two sentences the implications of wood/soil contact.
• List two problems to watch for on the exterior of exposed foundations.

• Question 1

  Needs Grading

  	List one common problem with asbestos cement shingles.
  	Selected Answer: 1. Mechanical damage Correct Answer:   Mechanical damage because the siding is brittle. Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 2

  Needs Grading

  	List seven common problems with metal and vinyl siding.
  	Selected Answer: 1. Buckled or wavy 2. Loose 3. Flashings and caulking defects 4. Mechanical damage 5. Discolored 6. Metal siding not grounded 7. Rust Correct Answer:   Buckled or wavy Loose Flashing and caulking defects Mechanical damage Discoloured Metal siding not grounded Rust Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 3

  Needs Grading

  	List three common problems with asphalt shingles used as siding.
  	Selected Answer: 1. Missing/torn/mechanical damage 2. Loose tabs 3. Aging Correct Answer:   Shingles missing/torn/mechanical damage Loose tabs Aging Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 4

  Needs Grading

  	List three common problems with clay and slate shingles.
  	Selected Answer: 1. Missing or loose 2. Broken 3. Flashing and joint defects Correct Answer:   Missing or loose Broken Flashing and joint defects Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 5

  Needs Grading

  	List three common problems with modern fibre-cement shingles.
  	Selected Answer: 1. Mechanical damage 2. Missing paints or caulking 3. Nailing problems Correct Answer:   Mechanical damage Missing paint or caulking Nailing problems Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 6

  Needs Grading

  	List two common problems to look for on the exterior of exposed foundations.
  	Selected Answer: 1. Cracks 2. Spalling Correct Answer:   Cracks Spalling Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 7

  Needs Grading

  	List two common problems with Insulbrick siding.
  	Selected Answer: 1. Mechanical damage, torn, missing 2. Aging Correct Answer:   Mechanically damaged, torn or missing Aging Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 8

  Needs Grading

  	What is the single most common problem with metal and vinyl siding?
  	Selected Answer: The most common installation mistake with metal and vinyl siding is securing the material too tightly, preventing it from moving.  Correct Answer:   Buckled or wavy siding Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 9

  Needs Grading

  	Why should metal siding be grounded?
  	Selected Answer: Any live wire that touch the siding could create a dangerous electrical situation, shocking anyone who touched the siding. Grounding provides a safe escape route for electricity.  Correct Answer:   So the house shell cannot become electrically charged. Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 10

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  	Other than aluminum, _____ _____ is a type of metal commonly used for siding.
  	Selected Answer:  vinyl Correct Answer: Evaluation Method Correct Answer Case Sensitivity Exact Match galvanized steel Response Feedback: That's incorrect.

• Question 11

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  	The life expectancy of vinyl and aluminum siding is more than _____ years. (Insert a number.)
  	Selected Answer:  40 Correct Answer: Evaluation Method Correct Answer Case Sensitivity Exact Match 40 Response Feedback: Good work!!

• Question 12

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  	Wood siding should be kept _____ inches above grade level. (Insert a number.)
  	Selected Answer:  8 Correct Answer: Evaluation Method Correct Answer Case Sensitivity Exact Match 8 Response Feedback: Good work!!

• Question 13

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  	Asbestos cement shingles should be removed from homes.
  	Selected Answer:  False Answers: True  False Response Feedback: Good work!!

• Question 14

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  	Asphalt shingles are installed on walls the same way as on roofs.
  	Selected Answer:  False Answers: True  False Response Feedback: Good work!!