Activity 2.1.1
In this activity you will use available resources to identify the primary parts of a traditional wood frame structure and then describe the purpose of each.
Conclusion questions:
1. List,
describe, and explain the purpose of two components of a residential building
that you are familiar with, such as your home.
The two components of residential building that I’m familiar with are insulation & asphalt shingles. Insulation within buildings is made so that your temperature inside your home stays the same & is unaffected by the outside conditions. Asphalt shingles are simply a design for shingles on top of your roof.
2. Which part of wood frame construction do you think will change the most in the near future? Explain the change and why you believe it will occur soon.
In the future, I believe the walls will change most. I believe this because of the forever changing conditions we face. Over the years, storms have gotten worse, in the past people didn’t have to worry about hurricanes or other storms. With these forever changing conditions, we’re going to have to adjust our living styles with it.
The two components of residential building that I’m familiar with are insulation & asphalt shingles. Insulation within buildings is made so that your temperature inside your home stays the same & is unaffected by the outside conditions. Asphalt shingles are simply a design for shingles on top of your roof.
2. Which part of wood frame construction do you think will change the most in the near future? Explain the change and why you believe it will occur soon.
In the future, I believe the walls will change most. I believe this because of the forever changing conditions we face. Over the years, storms have gotten worse, in the past people didn’t have to worry about hurricanes or other storms. With these forever changing conditions, we’re going to have to adjust our living styles with it.