Roofing Exam: Questions And Answers
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What is the pitch of the roof and how is it usually expressed? - correct
answer-The pitch of the roof is the slope of the roof
What are parts of an asphalt shingle? - correct answer-Base asphalt
Coating
Granules
Slate roofs weigh _____ pounds and up per square? - correct answer-
650 lbs.
On what type of roof covering might you find a standing system? -
correct answer-Metal
What are the problems that might occur with roof slopes that are 1:12?
- correct answer-Leaking/Delamination
Greater slopes equal what to shingles? - correct answer-Increased life
Dormer flashings are difficult to inspect because they may include:
a. Roof/sidewall flashing
b. Roof intersecting a wall above
c. Valley flashing
, d. Ridge flashing
e. All of the above - correct answer-e. All of the above
Is a flat roof system a "shedding system" or a "watertight system"? -
correct answer-Watertight
Asbestos shingles should be removed from a home? - correct answer-
False
Fiber cement shingles contain some of the same components as
concrete tiles. - correct answer-True
Fiber cement shingles can be bent without breaking? - correct answer-
False
The watertight joint where the flashing meets the collar may be:
a. Friction fit
b. Gasketed
c. Clamped
d. A sleeve and cap
e. All of the above - correct answer-e. All of the above
Step flashing should be nailed to "either" the wall or the roof. - correct
answer-True
What type of roof type cannot be used on 2/12 or less roof slope? -
correct answer-Asphalt
What type of roof to wall flashing is needed when the "rake" is parallel
to a wall?
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What is the pitch of the roof and how is it usually expressed? - correct
answer-The pitch of the roof is the slope of the roof
What are parts of an asphalt shingle? - correct answer-Base asphalt
Coating
Granules
Slate roofs weigh _____ pounds and up per square? - correct answer-
650 lbs.
On what type of roof covering might you find a standing system? -
correct answer-Metal
What are the problems that might occur with roof slopes that are 1:12?
- correct answer-Leaking/Delamination
Greater slopes equal what to shingles? - correct answer-Increased life
Dormer flashings are difficult to inspect because they may include:
a. Roof/sidewall flashing
b. Roof intersecting a wall above
c. Valley flashing
, d. Ridge flashing
e. All of the above - correct answer-e. All of the above
Is a flat roof system a "shedding system" or a "watertight system"? -
correct answer-Watertight
Asbestos shingles should be removed from a home? - correct answer-
False
Fiber cement shingles contain some of the same components as
concrete tiles. - correct answer-True
Fiber cement shingles can be bent without breaking? - correct answer-
False
The watertight joint where the flashing meets the collar may be:
a. Friction fit
b. Gasketed
c. Clamped
d. A sleeve and cap
e. All of the above - correct answer-e. All of the above
Step flashing should be nailed to "either" the wall or the roof. - correct
answer-True
What type of roof type cannot be used on 2/12 or less roof slope? -
correct answer-Asphalt
What type of roof to wall flashing is needed when the "rake" is parallel
to a wall?
