The construction team is coordinating a method decision because sheathing must resist loads per pattern. Which sheathing method is best?
Correct Answer
D) fasten sheathing per pattern and edge spacing
fasten sheathing per pattern and edge spacing best matches the stated condition. The other choices are real construction options in the same family, but they fit different field conditions.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
fasten sheathing per pattern and edge spacing best matches the stated condition. The other choices are real construction options in the same family, but they fit different field conditions.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Field method: random fastening until board feels tight
Field method: random fastening until board feels tight may relate to another site control, but it does not remove or guard the exterior sheathing fastening exposure being tested.
Option B: leave unsupported vertical joints
leave unsupported vertical joints may relate to another site control, but it does not remove or guard the exterior sheathing fastening exposure being tested.
Option C: use interior drywall screws outside
use interior drywall screws outside may relate to another site control, but it does not remove or guard the exterior sheathing fastening exposure being tested.
Memory Technique
If Foreman Selecting can still reach the worker, the control is decoration.
Reference Hint
Open-book path: tab Principles and Practices of Commercial Construction, 10th Edition to Exterior wall methods; sheathing fastening and layout; verify the construction method, material selection, equipment choice, or work sequence that fits the field condition.
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