HOWDY & Welcome to another round of Questions of The Week!
A member of the Awards Committee will post questions, at a random day/time. Eligible members may make one post per question thread to answer the questions.
Correct answers (as judged by the Awards Committee or Poster of the Questions) wins.
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>$50.00 gift certificate from Inspector Outlet
Case of books “Now That You’ve had A Home Inspection”
** A two day extravaganza to taste-test & compare the original
“Skyline Chili”, that is now referred to as 4-way Cincinnati chili.
It is widely considered a regional specialty and a symbol of the state of Ohio.
The first tasting will be hosted by Kevin Leonard CMI. Later that day the second test is done. The next day is affectionately called the Pepto Bismol recovery period.
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2) A butterfly roof has a
a) field
b) ridge
c) traditional look
d) valley
e) cricket
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3) Please name five Most Common Types of Roof Damage
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4) A “cross connection” is a physical connection between two electrical circuits
True
False
Depends on application
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5) Linking:
a) refers to connections made in a junction box
b) ensures that two fuses or circuit breakers are disconnected at the same time
c) ensures that light switches operate only the fixtures installed in the same room
d) is the connection made between the masthead and the service drop
e) A & C
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Extra Credit Music Question:
WHO sang this on WHAT song? There ain’t no rhyme, or reason why
While it’s true that Sherwin-William’s logo says “Cover the Earth” in paint, this should not be taken literally. Here the paint appears to block a vent. Blocked vents can no longer function, leading to potential problems including but not limited to excessive humidity and mold.
2D)
Damage from hail, wind, ice damming, pest activity,
granule loss for shingle roofs and subsequent UV damage.
Bonus cause: human damage from improper repair or walking
Depends on application. “Cross connection” can also refer to a plumbing condition. It’s also sometimes found in bad knob & tube retrofits.
5A)
Sugarland - It Happens
(I’ve never heard of the term from 5A being used, but whatever).
1 Soffit vent(s) painted, air flow to the attic restricted.
2 e
3 Wind damage, Roof leaks/water damage, flashing damage, hail damage, UV and heat damage, (Installation defects are often the root cause of the first three in my area).
4 False
5 a
EC Sugarland - It Happens
Good questions. Thanks for taking your time for QOTW Marc!
Painted over or blocked soffit vents reduce attic ventilation. This reduced ventilation can cause conditions which can damage building materials. It is recommended that a qualified contractor remove the paint or clear the paint from the soffit vent or replace the soffit vent.
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2) A butterfly roof has a
a) field
b) ridge
c) traditional look
d) valley
e) cricket d) valley
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3) Please name five Most Common Types of Roof Damage
Hail Damage
Wind Damage
Moss Damage
UV and Heat Damage
Water Damage
Ice Damage
Structural Damage
Tree Damage
Pest Damage
Mechanical Damage
Flashing Damage
Snow Damage
Malicious Roof Damage
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4) A “cross connection” is a physical connection between two electrical circuits
True
False
Depends on application False “Cross connection” in the context of electrical circuits refers to a physical connection between two circuits that are not intended to be connected, potentially causing a short circuit or other problems
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5) Linking:
a) refers to connections made in a junction box
b) ensures that two fuses or circuit breakers are disconnected at the same time
c) ensures that light switches operate only the fixtures installed in the same room
d) is the connection made between the masthead and the service drop
e) A & C b) ensures that two fuses or circuit breakers are disconnected at the same time
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Extra Credit Music Question:
WHO sang this on WHAT song? There ain’t no rhyme, or reason why Trace Adkins - (This Ain’t) No Thinkin’ Thing
