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Real Estate Exam - State Portion - NC - General RE Topics - Basic House Construction

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Section 1

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Roof Pitch

Front

measurement representing slope of roof equals number of inches of rise per foot of horizontal distance The larger the rise, the steeper the roof

Back

Mullions

Front

Vertical bars separating glass panes in a window

Back

Frieze Board

Front

Decorative board at the top of the exterior wall directly under soffit Protects against elements penetrating the joint between exterior wall and roof.

Back

Foundation Walls

Front

Rests on top of Footings and provide the surface on which the floor is built. Typically 8-12" thick, concrete, brick or masonry block

Back

Traditional

Front

Style of homes: Think Colonial, Tudor, Victorian, French Provencial

Back

Flashing

Front

Sheet metal that wraps around any protrusion through a roof or wall (chimney, vent) Protects building from water seepage around opening

Back

Transitional Style

Front

Style of home which blends traditional exteriors and contemporary elements inside.

Back

Flooring

Front

Carpet, tile, hardwood placed on top of subfloor

Back

Wood Frame

Front

Most popular & widely used method of construction in NC Offers flexibility in design Low cost, easy to insulate, takes minimal time to build.

Back

Sill

Front

Lowest horizontal wooden point Rests on top of foundation walls forming a base for the floor joists

Back

Contemporary

Front

Style of Home which uses open floor plans, skylights, windows, multilevel roof lines

Back

Split Level

Front

Takes advantage of uneven terrain w/ minimal grading

Back

Studs

Front

Vertical members of wall frame Finished wall coverings are attached to this. Insulation placed between studs Usually 2x4 spaced 16-24" apart

Back

Ranch / One Story

Front

All one level/floor Easy Accessibility/maintenance Most expensive to build (roof and foundation spread across entire footprint)

Back

Sash

Front

Holds the glass in a window

Back

One & one half story

Front

Functions like a 2 story, but upper level is underside of roof line - no attic space above.

Back

HVAC System

Front

Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Central forced warm air is most popular/most efficient system Others include: hot water, heat pumps, wood stoves which are powered by oil, gas, electric or solar

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Jambs

Front

Sides of window/door frames

Back

HUD Minimum Standards

Front

Construction & design standards which apply to all homes financed with FHA or VA loans These standards may be stricter than local building codes Stricter Codes prevail

Back

Ridge board

Front

Highest element of the roof May include ridge vent for cooling

Back

Elements of Roofs

Front

Wood Sheathing Shingles Tar paper/weatherproofing Eave Ridgeboard

Back

Sole Plate

Front

connects walls to sub floor lowest point of wall frame

Back

Ceiling Joists

Front

These are attached to the top plate of the wall and carry the weight of the roof.

Back

Window Header

Front

Top of window frame

Back

Foundation

Front

Types include: Concrete slab, crawl space, basement, stacked stone (Not used in NC)

Back

Exterior Wall Coverings

Front

First Layer - Sheathing which covers all exterior walls and roof, usually made of plywood or fiber board Wind and Moisture Barrier Final Layer - Siding (wood, brick, vinyl, stucco, etc)

Back

Headers

Front

2 pieces of lumber joined to form a beam used to give extra support to wall frame where doors and windows are placed Spreads weight evenly around openings

Back

Roof Styles

Front

Styles include gable, flat, hip, saltbox, gable w/dormers, shed, mansard, gambrell Gable style of this is most typical in NC

Back

Floor Joists

Front

Horizontal Supports attached to the sill and tied into the girders Run parallel to each other, spaced 16- 24" apart Support walls and floor

Back

Soffit

Front

Underside of eave Usually has openings to ventilate attic space

Back

Girder

Front

Heavy wooden or steel beam that runs across the top of the piers & supports the floor joists

Back

Two Story

Front

Most economical (double space for 1/2 roof & foundation)

Back

Fascia Board

Front

Flat board attached to the end of the eave Gutters are usually attached to these.

Back

R-Value

Front

Measures resistance to heat flow of insulation The higher the value, the more heat resisitant NC required values: Walls = 13, Ceilings = 38, Floors = 19

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Footings

Front

Concrete support forms the base for the foundation Footprint of the house Placed beneath soil line The bottom of each must be below frost line Lowest part of construction Distributes the weight of structure evenly

Back

Doors

Front

These, when used in interiors, are often hollow core; when exterior, these are insulated and weatherproofed. Types include: Flush, panel, sliding glass & French

Back

Subfloor

Front

Unfinished plywood or particle board placed on top of floor joists and girders Finished flooring is attached to this

Back

General Contractor License

Front

Required for any individual, partnership or corporation which contracts to construct a building for others when such construction costs exceed $30k. Must be licensed in NC

Back

Piers

Front

These may be required to support flooring between foundation walls when a crawlspace/basement is used. Supports floor joists across the open span between foundation walls

Back

Muntins

Front

Horizontal bars separating glass panes in a window

Back

Building Codes

Front

Set minimum standards of construction and design enforced statewide. Unpermitted construction cannot be advertised w/out full disclosure Strictest rules prevail

Back

Window Frame

Front

Holds the sash of a window

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Septic System

Front

Small sewer treatment system used when connection to major sewer system is not available. Waste discharged into the tank then converted into gas and liquid Excess liquid discharged into leach field Requires soil suitability test (Perc Test) to ensure proper leaching will take place. Soil Suitibility permit required by local health dept in NC Permit determines occupancy requirements Property cannot be advertised as having more bedrooms than permit allows (misrepresentation)

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Certificate Of Occupancy

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Must be issued before any building can be occupied.

Back

Types of windows

Front

Sliding, Swinging, Double Hung, & fixed.

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Eave

Front

Overhang on a sloping roof that extends beyond the walls of the house Elements include: Soffit, Fascia Board, & Gutters, Frieze Board

Back

Window Sill

Front

bottom of window frame

Back

Rafters

Front

Sloping members of a roof frame Connect ceiling joists and ridgeboards Support decking & other roofing materials

Back

Top Plate

Front

Connects walls to ceiling framing

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