(1) Describe, and show by sketch if necessary, a suitable sheet-metal finish at the corner of a building whose walls are covered with corrugated sheet iron.

(2) Clearly and briefly describe, with sketch if necessary, the best method of erecting and securing in place a copper cornice 6 feet high, with a projection of 3 feet. This cornice is to be erected on top of a 16-inch brick wall. The top of the cornice will be flush with a flat roof which pitches back from the cornice.

(3) Clearly describe a "clinch" seam, as understood in cornice construction. Where is it generally used?

(4) Describe sheet-metal window sills, and explain how they are secured in place.

(5) Clearly describe, with sketch if necessary, how coping blocks over metal cornices are flashed water-tight.

(6) Describe with rough sketch (a) one form of eaves gutter to be put up after the shingles are on; (b) one form of eaves gutter to be put up before the shingles are on. State the advantages of both forms.

(7) How many 4-inch round-pipe leaders are required to take the water from a flat roof 100 feet square?

Ans. 11 pipes.

(8) Briefly describe the process of covering a ribbed dome with 18-ounce sheet copper. What should be the greatest dimensions of the sheets?

(9) What are the most important points to be considered in covering interior surfaces with ornamental sheet metal? State how the metal may be protected against rough usage.

(10) When, and in what cases, would you consider it advisable to erect sheet metal on the outer surfaces of walls ?

(11) Describe stamped siding and explain its use. How should the seams be lapped? Give your reasons.

(12) What are the requirements of a good lookout for a cornice ?

(13) (a) Distinguish between lap and butt miters in cornice work. (b) Describe an outside-lap miter. How are the corners strengthened?

(14) Mention one of the most important points to be considered in cutting out wooden lookouts for sheet-metal moldings, etc.

(15) Show, by sketches, two simple methods of holding sheet metal down upon large, flat slabs of stone or terra cotta.

(16) Describe a molded eaves gutter, and mention the most important points to be considered in the construction and erection of such gutters.

(17) Describe a rain-water head, and mention a few of the most important points to be considered in the construction and erection of rain-water heads.

(18) Briefly describe the process of covering a paneled dome with 18-ounce sheet copper. Give a sketch of the vertical joints between the panels.

(19) (a) What gauge of galvanized sheet iron is commonly used for cornices, etc.? How should galvanized-iron cornices be protected from corrosion? (b) What weight and kind of sheet copper is commonly used for cornices, etc.? (c) In galvanized-iron cornices, what are the stamped ornamental parts made of ?

(20) (a) Describe a plain sheet-iron wall siding. (b) For what purpose is it generally employed? (c) What is the chief objection to a plain sheet-metal siding?

(21) What are the objections to nailing sheet-metal work to brick walls?

(22) Clearly and briefly describe a butt joint in cornice work.

(23) Clearly describe, with sketch if necessary, a simple, durable sheet-metal finish in the shape of a panel course for wrought-iron beams over a store front.

(24) Clearly explain, with sketches if necessary, how sheet-metal window caps are attached to brick walls.

(25) Mention some of the most important points to be considered in the construction of sheet-metal chimney caps.

(26) Distinguish between roof gutters and cornice gutters, and explain clearly how each kind should be lined.

(27) Describe the slip-tube method of connecting box-gutter outlets to leader pipes. Explain its advantages over the common method.

(28) Describe, with sketch if necessary, a simple method of properly flashing a flagpole where it comes through a flat roof.

(29) (a) How can you tell the difference between hot-rolled and cold-rolled copper? What parts of sheet-metal work are they respectively adapted for? Give reasons. (b) What fluxes are best adapted for soldering tinned copper? (c) Which fluxes for plain copper?

(30) (a) Describe crimped sheet metal and state the benefit derived from crimping. (b) Distinguish between crimped and corrugated sheet metal.

(31) Clearly describe how a sheet-metal cornice may be securely erected against a brick wall (a) when the wall is being built; (b) after the wall is built.

(32) Clearly and briefly describe a lap joint in cornice work.

(33) Under what circumstances is it advisable to use cast-iron lookouts? Give your reasons.

(34) Describe a system of blocking for a three-quarter sheet-metal column, and explain with sketches how the metal is put on and where it is jointed.

(35) Clearly describe how sheet-metal balustrades are erected. What must be considered when the deck of the cornice has a pitch back towards the balustrade?

(36) Draw a section through a parapet gutter and explain the different parts. Counterflash the gutter.

(37) What provision should be made when leaders are allowed to discharge into clean-water cisterns? Give reasons.

(38) Clearly explain, or show by sketch, a good method of attaching sheet-metal crestings so that all nail heads will be covered.

(39) What provision should be made to prevent moisture from forming on the under side of a sheet-metal roof covering?

(40) (a) Describe corrugated sheet iron and state the class of work for which it is especially adapted. (b) How should the sheets be fastened against plain vertical surfaces? Describe the joints.

(41) What trouble is liable to occur when a cornice has water pockets? How can the difficulty be prevented?

(42) What weight of rivets are commonly used in (a) gal-vanized-iron cornice construction? (b) copper cornice construction?

(43) Distinguish between natural and artificial coloring of copperwork. How is the artificial color obtained?

(44) Briefly describe how wooden doors and shutters are made fireproof with sheet metal.

(45) Distinguish between spun and pressed balusters.

(46) Describe with sketch a good copper-lined stone corbel table gutter. State how expansion and contraction can be compensated for in a stretch of 80 feet, a rigid leader connection being made at each end.

(47) What metal is best adapted for covering domes, lanterns, etc. in the United States? Give your reasons.

(48) Mention the most important points to be considered in making detail drawings of sheet-metal finials. How should such finials be supported laterally?

(49) With what should raglet in stonework be pointed? When should this work be done?

(50) A brick foundation wall projects 3 inches out beyond the face of a corrugated sheet-iron siding. Explain, with sketch if necessary, how the siding should be finished at its base.

(51) Describe iron lookouts. Explain their use in cornice work and state how far apart they should be placed.

(52) Describe, with sketch if necessary, a cup joint as understood in cornice construction.

(53) Clearly explain how solder can be given a permanent copper color.

(54) What is the chief objection to iron fire-doors and shutters?

(55) Clearly describe with sketch how a corner pedestal of a sheet-metal balustrade may be covered, there being two paneled sides and two flat sides.

(56) (a) What class of leader pipes would you specify for outside leaders on a building which is located in a cold climate? Give reasons. (b) What should be considered regarding their fastenings?

(57) Clearly and briefly explain the best method of covering plain, smooth-surface domes with copper. What are the objections to this form of covering?

(58) (a) What is a weather vane? (b) Describe the general construction of a weather vane. (c) How is the movable part made and maintained sensitive to the wind?

(59) What provision must be made in sheet-copper work which has to be painted, so that the paint will hold and not change color by contact with the copper?

(60) Describe, with sketch if necessary, a good method of finishing at the eaves of a corrugated sheet-iron roof when the walls are covered with the same material.