Materials & Resource Management Flashcards

What is composite fencing typically made from?

Answer: Wood fibers combined with plastic

Composite fencing mixes wood fiber or flour with recycled plastic, which makes it durable and low maintenance.

Chain link fabric usually comes in 50-ft rolls. How many rolls are needed for 300 ft of fence?

Answer: 6

300 ÷ 50 = 6 rolls.

On a wood gate, how should the diagonal brace run?

Answer: From the bottom hinge corner up to the top latch corner

Running the brace from the bottom hinge corner up to the top latch side puts it in compression, so it stops the gate from sagging.

When should new, wet pressure-treated fence lumber be stained or sealed?

Answer: Once a water-drop test shows the wood absorbs water

Wood that is still wet with treatment will not take stain, so wait until water soaks in instead of beading.

What is a material takeoff?

Answer: A detailed list of all materials and quantities taken from the plans

A takeoff counts every material and its quantity from the drawings so the job can be estimated and ordered.

What is a main advantage of using galvanized steel posts for a wood privacy fence?

Answer: They resist rot and last longer in the ground

Steel posts do not rot at ground level, which is the most common place wood fences fail.

How long should standard concrete footings typically cure before chain link fabric is stretched against the terminal posts?

Answer: About 24-72 hours

Standard concrete needs roughly 24-72 hours to gain enough strength to hold the fabric tension without the posts shifting.