ROOFING PRACTICE EXAM 1
QUESTIONS H COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
, According to the architectural sheet metal manual, what is the minimum thickness of a
4" x 6" plain rectangular copper downspout? - ANSWERS16 Oz
When using step or channel flashing where a tile roof area intersects a side wall, NRCA
recommends extending the flashing a minimum of ______ up the wall. - ANSWERS4"
inch
When installing EPDM waterproofing, lay the membrane on the substrate or flat surface
and allow it to relax for a minimum of ______ before use - ANSWERS30 minutes
Which of the following is not a potential problem of ponding water due to the lack of
drainage on a low slope roof? - ANSWERSMembrane Seperation
According to Roofing Construction and Estimating, how many bundles of No. 2
Tapersplit shakes are required per square of roofing when applied with 1/2" inch
spacing and 7-1/2" exposure? - ANSWERS6.67 Bundles
Each self-supporting ladder shall be capable of supporting, without failure, _____ times
the maximum intended load - ANSWERS4
According to the architectural sheet metal manual, which of the following metals cannot
be soldered? - ANSWERSAluminum
A roll of #15 roofing felt contains ____ factory squares and is _____ square feet. -
ANSWERS4; 324
A _______ provides a hidden method of anchorage to avoid the exposure of
mechanical fasteners. - ANSWERSCleat
Buildings of four stories or more in height shall be provided a stairway access to the roof
unless the roof slope is greater than ______. - ANSWERS4: 12
According to Roofing Construction and Estimating, what is the most common type of
solder used on sheet metal roofing? - ANSWERS50-50
According to the NRCA, what is the maximum exposure recommenced when installing
18"inch wood shingles on a slope of 4:12? - ANSWERS5-1/2"
According to the Florida Building Code - Test Protocols for High-Velocity Hurricanes
Zones, asphaltic shingles shall be fastened using _______ approved nails per shingle. -
ANSWERS6
QUESTIONS H COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
, According to the architectural sheet metal manual, what is the minimum thickness of a
4" x 6" plain rectangular copper downspout? - ANSWERS16 Oz
When using step or channel flashing where a tile roof area intersects a side wall, NRCA
recommends extending the flashing a minimum of ______ up the wall. - ANSWERS4"
inch
When installing EPDM waterproofing, lay the membrane on the substrate or flat surface
and allow it to relax for a minimum of ______ before use - ANSWERS30 minutes
Which of the following is not a potential problem of ponding water due to the lack of
drainage on a low slope roof? - ANSWERSMembrane Seperation
According to Roofing Construction and Estimating, how many bundles of No. 2
Tapersplit shakes are required per square of roofing when applied with 1/2" inch
spacing and 7-1/2" exposure? - ANSWERS6.67 Bundles
Each self-supporting ladder shall be capable of supporting, without failure, _____ times
the maximum intended load - ANSWERS4
According to the architectural sheet metal manual, which of the following metals cannot
be soldered? - ANSWERSAluminum
A roll of #15 roofing felt contains ____ factory squares and is _____ square feet. -
ANSWERS4; 324
A _______ provides a hidden method of anchorage to avoid the exposure of
mechanical fasteners. - ANSWERSCleat
Buildings of four stories or more in height shall be provided a stairway access to the roof
unless the roof slope is greater than ______. - ANSWERS4: 12
According to Roofing Construction and Estimating, what is the most common type of
solder used on sheet metal roofing? - ANSWERS50-50
According to the NRCA, what is the maximum exposure recommenced when installing
18"inch wood shingles on a slope of 4:12? - ANSWERS5-1/2"
According to the Florida Building Code - Test Protocols for High-Velocity Hurricanes
Zones, asphaltic shingles shall be fastened using _______ approved nails per shingle. -
ANSWERS6
