How great a slope should a gutter have? (Page 136)
	Why are ceilings today generally eight feet high? (Page 325)
	What are the various important shut-off valves or switches of a house? (Page 318)
	What is the role of a vapor barrier? (Page 69, 110)
	How far below the surface of the ground should the foundations of a home extend? (Page 119)
	How far should the chimney flue liners extend above the roof of a building? (Page 57)
	How is a house fastened to its foundations? (Page 327)
	What does a percolation test measure? (Page 223)
	What is a commonly used method to ground a service panel? (Page 267)
	What is the role of attic ventilators? (Page 18)
	What is a comfortable level of humidity for the occupants of a house? (Page 158)
	What is the purpose of flashing? (Page 117)
	What are common causes of cracks in asphalt road surfaces? (Page 17)
	How many amperes is a typical branch circuit within a house designed to carry? (Page 9)
	How is the number of electrical outlets for each room determined? (Page 59)
	What happens to concrete during the process of curing? (Page 79)
	What may cause a backflow in the plumbing system of a house? (Page 21)
	What is a firewall? (Page 327)
	What does the peeling of paint signify? (Page 222)
	What is used to attach a house to its foundations? (Page 9)

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