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roofing school final exam Questions with 100%
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purpose of roof deck - ANSWER 1.provide substrate
2.support leads
3.accommodated movements
4.fire resistance
loads supported by roof decks - ANSWER non stationary,
stationary, mobile, immobile.
aggregates used in lightweight insulating concrete - ANSWER
uses lighter weight aggregates such as perlite or vermiculite
(polystyrene beads)
aggregates used in structural lightweight concrete - ANSWER
shale, clay, expanded slate
why replace decks made of nail-based insulation and OSB -
ANSWER because they are more likely to take on moisture
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wood-plank and wood-panel decks - ANSWER proper thickness
is determined by design loads
description of best roofing system - ANSWER
compatible(matched to) the buildings specifications and traits
reinforcement(i.e. ply) installation in a BUR membrane -
ANSWER embedded in layers of water proofing material(
asphalt or coal-tar pitch bitumen)
procedures when heating asphalt bitumen - ANSWER
circulated/stirred
installing BUR plies - ANSWER in a single day
weatherproofing components in single-ply roofing - ANSWER
thermoset and thermoplastic
fire resistance materials in low-slope membranes - ANSWER
aggregate materials (stones, rocks, pebbles)
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drip edge placement in asphalt shingle roofs - ANSWER
extended over any drippage, aka flange
asphalt shingle description - ANSWER typically 12" x 36" in size
performance characteristics of granules in asphalt shingles -
ANSWER protect underlayment asphalt, increase fire resistance,
color and texture varieties
asphalt shingle components - ANSWER mat, asphalt and fillers,
and mineral granules
asphalt shingle fasteners - ANSWER minimum of 6 nails in high
wind areas
vaulted ceilings and insulation - ANSWER heat build up can be
insignificant (additional ventilation might be necessary)
risk of using nail-base insulation - ANSWER moisture build up/
condensation
roofing school final exam Questions with 100%
Verified Answers UPDATED!!!
purpose of roof deck - ANSWER 1.provide substrate
2.support leads
3.accommodated movements
4.fire resistance
loads supported by roof decks - ANSWER non stationary,
stationary, mobile, immobile.
aggregates used in lightweight insulating concrete - ANSWER
uses lighter weight aggregates such as perlite or vermiculite
(polystyrene beads)
aggregates used in structural lightweight concrete - ANSWER
shale, clay, expanded slate
why replace decks made of nail-based insulation and OSB -
ANSWER because they are more likely to take on moisture
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wood-plank and wood-panel decks - ANSWER proper thickness
is determined by design loads
description of best roofing system - ANSWER
compatible(matched to) the buildings specifications and traits
reinforcement(i.e. ply) installation in a BUR membrane -
ANSWER embedded in layers of water proofing material(
asphalt or coal-tar pitch bitumen)
procedures when heating asphalt bitumen - ANSWER
circulated/stirred
installing BUR plies - ANSWER in a single day
weatherproofing components in single-ply roofing - ANSWER
thermoset and thermoplastic
fire resistance materials in low-slope membranes - ANSWER
aggregate materials (stones, rocks, pebbles)
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drip edge placement in asphalt shingle roofs - ANSWER
extended over any drippage, aka flange
asphalt shingle description - ANSWER typically 12" x 36" in size
performance characteristics of granules in asphalt shingles -
ANSWER protect underlayment asphalt, increase fire resistance,
color and texture varieties
asphalt shingle components - ANSWER mat, asphalt and fillers,
and mineral granules
asphalt shingle fasteners - ANSWER minimum of 6 nails in high
wind areas
vaulted ceilings and insulation - ANSWER heat build up can be
insignificant (additional ventilation might be necessary)
risk of using nail-base insulation - ANSWER moisture build up/
condensation
