Bpi Building Analyst Study Guide Questions And Correct Answers

Asbestos {Ans: A material made of brittle mineral fibers that damage lungs and other bodily tissues.}Fenestration {Ans: Window and door openings in a building shell.}Capillary action {Ans: The ability of water to move through materials, even upward against gravity, through small tubes or spaces.}Vapor barrier {Ans: A material that retards the passage of water vapor.}Air handler {Ans: A steel cabinet containing a blower with cooling and/or heating coils connected to ducts.}How many Heating Degree Days (HDD) were there in a single day that had a low temperature of 20 degrees Fahrenheit and a high of 38 degrees Fahrenheit? {Ans: 36 HDD}