Construction Vocabulary

Joists in construction are:

• vertical supports in a building

• horizontal structural members used to support a ceiling or floor

• decorative elements in architecture

• insulation materials

What are studs in construction?

• A type of fastener

• Vertical framing members

• A type of insulation

• A type of roofing material

What are beams in construction?

• Structural elements that support loads

• Decorative elements in architecture

• Tools used for measuring angles

• Materials used for insulation

What are rafters in construction?

• Structural beams that support the roof

• Decorative elements in interior design

• Types of flooring materials

• Tools used for measuring angles

What is sheathing in construction?

• A type of insulation material

• A protective covering on roofs and walls

• A method of painting

• A type of foundation

Balloon-frame construction is a method of building construction that involves:

• using large, prefabricated panels for quick assembly

• constructing walls with continuous studs from the foundation to the roof

• utilizing steel beams for structural support

• employing traditional brick and mortar techniques

What is platform-frame construction?

• A method of building with a framework of vertical and horizontal members

• A type of construction using only steel materials

• A construction technique that involves only prefabricated parts

• A method of building that does not require a foundation

What is a footing in construction?

• A type of foundation used to support buildings

• A roofing material

• A type of insulation

• A construction tool

What are wales in construction?

• Structural beams used to support excavation walls

• A type of roofing material

• A type of construction adhesive

• A type of flooring material

A cold joint in construction is:

• a joint where two batches of concrete meet without proper bonding

• a type of joint used in cold weather conditions

• a joint that is intentionally left open for expansion

• a joint that is used to connect steel beams