NORTH CAROLINA HOME INSPECTION

NORTH CAROLINA HOME INSPECTION

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What shingles on the roof area have the least amount of wear? Correct Answer The Cap or ridge shingles

Weather deck is the material placed under what type of roof? Correct Answer Wood Shingles

What determines the size of your roof gutters? Correct Answer The average yearly rainfall in your area

Where are the most amount of leaks in a roof area?Correct Answer At roof penetrations

Which shingle typically lasts the longest if installed correctly, and which part of this shingle typically fails first?Correct Answer Slate Shingles / the nails

What device is present on a heat pump but not on an A/C unit? Correct Answer Reversing Valve

What is it called when the outside temperature at which capacity of the heat pump matches building heat loss?Correct Answer Balance Point 1 / 4

What should the temperature drop be across the evaporator coil? Correct Answer 15 - 20 degrees

What data is required by the SOP when inspecting a central A/C unit? Correct Answer Max Breaker, Tonnage, Age

What is the most common cause for frost on the line set?Correct Answer Air filters are dirty

What components make up an A/C unit and where are they located? Correct Answer Condenser Outside / Evaporator Coil Inside

What is it called when a refrigerant absorbs heat when changing from a liquid to a gas? Also, does it happen inside or outside? Correct Answer Endothermic / Inside

What is it called when a refrigerant releases heat when changing from a gas to a liquid? Also, does it happen inside or outside? Correct Answer Exothermic / Outside

What is an A/C measured in? Correct Answer Tonnage

What is heat measured in? Correct Answer BTU / British Thermal Units

Where is the capacity and age found on an A/C unit?Correct Answer Capacity - Model Number / Age - Serial Number 2 / 4

A heat pump should be tested in cooling mode only if the outside temperature is at or above what temperature?What is the temperature if it was in heat mode? Correct Answer Above 60-65 degrees / Below 60-65 Degrees

What is the key factor of geothermal heat pumps? Correct Answer Ground Loops

Which line of the A/C unit has to be insulated through its entire length? Correct Answer Suction Line

What does SEER stand for? Correct Answer Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio

• Main type of Rafters? Correct Answer Purlins, Collar Tie,

Knee Wall

What is the maximum diameter of a hole you're able to cut on a joist? Fraction depth? Correct Answer 2" / 1/3

How much bearing do you need for a Joist? Correct Answer 1 ½" or rim board, 3" on beam

What 3 main types of foundations? Correct Answer Basement, Crawl Space, Slab

What soil type are houses commonly built on? Correct Answer Clay

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What is usually the first thing you need to know when starting a house's foundation? Correct Answer Frost Depth

What is it called when the ceiling lifts up away from the walls inside a house? Correct Answer Truss Uplift

What is the max overhang for a deck? Correct Answer ¼ or deck span or 24", whichever is smaller

When an I-joist deflects under a load the top flange is___ and Bottom is ___? Correct Answer compression/tension

What is used to transfer the load around an I-joist at the bearing wall? Correct Answer Squash Blocks

SOP applies to _____ or fewer dwelling units. Correct Answer 4

Attached garages should have a _____ between the house and garage Correct Answer Firewall

Vapor barriers should be installed against the _____ wall or ceiling surface to help prevent migration of moisture into the insulation. Correct Answer Heated, but really conditioned

Blown-In fiberglass insulation has an R-value of R = ____ per inch. Celluse is R = ____ per inch Correct Answer 3, 3.8

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