Carpentry: Module 2- Building Materials, Fasteners, and Adhesives
1. What substance binds wood fibers together? - Wood fibers are held together by a substance known as lignin.
2. Which of the following is NOT considered an advantage of wood as a construction material? - Wood is immune to da...
Carpentry: Module 2- Building Materials, Fasteners, and Adhesives
1. What substance binds wood fibers together?
- Wood fibers are held together by a substance known as lignin.
2. Which of the following is NOT considered an advantage of wood as a construction material?
- Wood is immune to damage from insects and weather is a statement about other materials, not an
advantage of wood.
3. What does the term "quarter-sawed" refer to?
- "Quarter-sawed" describes lumber that is cut with the growth rings at an angle greater than 45
degrees.
4. What classification does light framing lumber fall under?
- Light framing lumber is categorized as dimension lumber.
5. What is the most common core material used in softwood plywood?
- The typical core material in softwood plywood is particleboard.
6. Which grade of hardboard is suitable for outdoor applications?
- The grade of hardboard that can be used for exterior purposes is termed tempered.
7. What engineered wood product consists of wood particles bonded with a binder and formed into
panels?
- This product is classified as particleboard.
8. Which type of engineered lumber is more commonly used for millwork rather than for structural
support?
- LSL (Laminated Strand Lumber) is often preferred for millwork.
9. What do we call concrete that has set but not yet reached its full structural strength?
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