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CertainTeed Restoration Millwork™ Exterior Trim MASTER CRAFTSMAN Education & Development Program

The more you know about CertainTeed's RestorationMillwork™ Exterior Trim, the better you will be able to recommend trim solutions and estimate jobs for your customers. More importantly, the productknowledge and installation techniques you learn in theMaster Craftsman Workbook will help you differentiateyourself from your competition.

To successfully complete this course and receive yourRestoration Millwork Master Craftsman™ credential,you must answer 23 of the 25 questions correctly.

You can take the test online at www.certainteed.com/mastercraftsman. If you take it online, your test will begraded instantly, and you will have the results withinminutes. If you prefer to take the test manually, be sureto fill out your name and mailing information on theanswer sheet at the back of this workbook so that wecan mail your results and the rewards package.

Fax your completed answer sheet to 610-254-5436 ormail it to Restoration Millwork Master Craftsman, P.O.Box 860, Valley Forge, PA 19482-9935.

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1. Which of these is part of the"proper nailing techniques"recommended for RestorationMillwork Trim?

a. Keep fastener heads flush with the surface of the trim.

b. Nail fasteners no closer than 2" from the end of the board.

c. Leave 1/16" for expansion on each end of an 18'piece of trimboard.

d. All of the above

2. When installing RestorationMillwork Trim, how deep shouldfasteners penetrate the substrateand framing?

a. 1"

b. 1-1/4"

c. 1-1/2"

d. 1-3/4"

3. Can Restoration Millwork Trimbe routed?

a. Yes

b. No

4. What are the benefits of the freefoam manufacturing process?

a. Less expansion andimproved adhesion

b. Better density and no edge flaking

c. More authentic wood-like finish

d. Less fading and weathering

5. What is the fire rating ofRestoration Millwork Trim?

a. Restoration Millwork Trimis not fire rated.

b. Class 1 (A)

c. Class 2 (A)

d. Class 3 (A)

6. What is the load-bearing capacityof Restoration Millwork Trim?

a. 100 lb/sq. ft. maximum live load

b. 150 lb/sq. ft. maximum live load

c. 200 lb/sq. ft. maximum live load

d. Restoration Millwork must not be used in load-bearingapplications.

7. What type of fasteners shouldyou use to install RestorationMillwork Trim?

a. Staples

b. High carbon steel nails

c. Aluminum nails

d. Stainless steel or hot dipped galvanized nails

8. The J-pocket design ofRestoration Millwork is unique because

a. Restoration Millwork is the onlycellular exterior trim available ina J-pocket design.

b. The interior radius of the J-pocket is stronger than the right-angle design ofcompetitive products.

c. The J-pocket is available inseveral different depths.

d. The J-pocket design exactlyduplicates the design ofCertainTeed's vinyl siding J-pocket trim.

9. George M. Brown established theGeneral Roofing ManufacturingCompany (later to becomeCertainTeed) in

a. 1904

b. 1917

c. 1923

d. 1946

10. How can you smooth the surfaceof a routed piece of RestorationMillwork Trim?

a. Sand, spackle, or paint

b. The surface will be smooth—no finishing is required.

c. Routed pieces should be usedin inconspicuous areas only.

d. None of the above

11. Can Restoration Millwork Trimbe painted?

a. Absolutely not

b. Yes, with any standard exterior house paint

c. Yes, with 100% acrylic latex paint with a LRV > 55

d. Yes, with paint that has beendeveloped specifically forRestoration Millwork Trim

12. What is the recommendedspacing between fasteners wheninstalling Restoration MillworkTrim that is 10" wide or less?

a. Two fasteners for each framing member

b. Three fasteners for eachframing member

c. Four fasteners for each framing member

d. There is no recommendation—spacing varies depending upon where the trim is being installed.

13. What is the recommended spacing between fasteners when installing 12" trimboardsor sheets?

a. Two fasteners every 12 in.

b. Three fasteners every 12 in.

c. Four fasteners every 12 in.

d. There is no recommendation—spacing varies depending upon where the trim is being installed.

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14. How far from the end of theboard should RestorationMillwork Trim be fastened?

a. 1/4"

b. 1/2"

c. 2"

d. 4"

15. You can install RestorationMillwork Trim in contact with

a. Wood

b. Concrete

c. Brick

d. All of the above

16. Which of these adhesives can beused to adhere RestorationMillwork joints?

a. Wood putty

b. Elmer's™

c. Gorilla PVC or Bond & Fill

d. FastBond™ Pressure Sensitive

17. What is the minimum boardthickness required to span a 16"to 24" soffit or porch ceiling?

a. 1/2"

b. 5/8"

c. 3/4"

d. 1"

18. When should you pre-drillRestoration Millwork Trim to prevent fracturing whenfastening?

a. When the ambienttemperature is below 40°F

b. When the ambienttemperature is above 40°F

c. Always

d. Never

19. What type of joint can you useto join two pieces of RestorationMillwork Trim?

a. Butt joint

b. Mitered corner

c. Scarf joint

d. All of the above

20. Which of the followingstatements is not true?

a. Restoration Millwork Trim willnot warp, bow, rot, or absorbmoisture.

b. Restoration Millwork Trim isavailable in 18-ft. and 20-ft.lengths.

c. Restoration Millwork Trim issupplied in 17 popular colors.

d. Restoration Millwork Trim hasa 25-year limited warranty.

21. Restoration Millwork Trim ismanufactured using

a. Polyvinyl chloride resin

b. Polypropylene resin

c. Polystyrene resin

d. Recycled wood flour and PVC

22. Restoration Millwork Trimshould be cut with

a. A conventional woodworkingsaw equipped with a bladespecially designed to cut vinyl

b. A conventional saw equippedwith a diamond-tipped bladedesigned for woodworking

c. A conventional saw equippedwith a carbide-tipped bladedesigned for woodworking

d. A SKILL saw

23. Which process is used tomanufacture RestorationMillwork Trim?

a. Extrusion

b. Injection Molding

c. Celuka

d. Free foam

24. Restoration Millwork Trim canbe heated and formed intovarious architectural shapes.

a. True, but the temperatureshould not exceed 200° F for more than 10 minutes.

b. True, but the temperatureshould not exceed 300° F for more than 10 minutes.

c. True, and there are norestrictions on the amount of heat that can be applied.

d. False; Restoration MillworkTrim cannot be heated andformed.

25. How much space should youleave for expansion wheninstalling an 18 ft. piece of trimboard?

a. 1/16" on each end

b. 1/8" on each end

c. 1/4" on each end

d. 1/2" on each end

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Answer Sheet for the Restoration Millwork™

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