Roofing 2026/2027 Exam
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Can you be too specific in identifying the roofing material? If so, when
and why? - ANSWER ✔✔It is dangerous to be too specific in
identifying the roof material. Some roofing materials look similar to
others. We say asphalt shingles rather than fiberglass shingles, fiber
cement rather than asbestos cement, metal rather than tin, and single
ply rather than PVC.
If you don't actually get up on the roof, you should: - ANSWER
✔✔Document your limitations in the written report.
,Is the roof inspection done only from the outside? - ANSWER ✔✔No.
You should also inspect the roof from the underside, usually from the
attic.
List 4 things you have to look at as part of a standard roof inspection. -
ANSWER ✔✔1. Roof covering
2. Drainage system
3. Flashings
4. Skylights
List the 3 main functions of roofs. - ANSWER ✔✔1. Protect the
building from rain, snow, wind, hail and fire.
2. Support some of the mechanical equipment for the house.
3. Make an architectural statement.
List 2 things about the roof that must be described or included in a
standard report. - ANSWER ✔✔1. Roof covering
2. Method used to inspect the roof.
Most home inspections start with the roof. How many minutes are
typically spent here? - ANSWER ✔✔15 to 25 minutes
,Name 3 things not required as part of the roofing inspection. -
ANSWER ✔✔1- Antennae
2- interior of flues or chimneys that are not readily accessible
3-other installed accessories.
Problems are most common with what aspects of a roof? - ANSWER
✔✔Flashings and changes in slope and material
Roof inspections include other house systems. List 8. - ANSWER
✔✔1. Electrical mast and service wires
2. Chimneys,
3. Attic vents
4. Plumbing stacks
5. Exhaust vents
6. Air conditioning or heating equipment including combustion air intakes
and overflow
7. TV towers and satellite dishes
8. Skylights.
Do the Standards require you to give cost estimates for
repair/replacement?
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, Select one:
a. Yes
b. No - ANSWER ✔✔No the Standards do not require you to give
cost estimates for repair/replacement.
Do the Standards require you to give estimates of residual life?
Select one:
a. Yes
b. No - ANSWER ✔✔No the Standards do not require you to give
estimates of residual life.
Do the Standards require you to inspect the roof?
Select one:
a. Yes
b. No - ANSWER ✔✔Yes the Standards require you to inspect the
roof.
Do the Standards require you to walk on the roof?
Select one:
a. Yes
Questions and Answers |
Already Graded A+
Can you be too specific in identifying the roofing material? If so, when
and why? - ANSWER ✔✔It is dangerous to be too specific in
identifying the roof material. Some roofing materials look similar to
others. We say asphalt shingles rather than fiberglass shingles, fiber
cement rather than asbestos cement, metal rather than tin, and single
ply rather than PVC.
If you don't actually get up on the roof, you should: - ANSWER
✔✔Document your limitations in the written report.
,Is the roof inspection done only from the outside? - ANSWER ✔✔No.
You should also inspect the roof from the underside, usually from the
attic.
List 4 things you have to look at as part of a standard roof inspection. -
ANSWER ✔✔1. Roof covering
2. Drainage system
3. Flashings
4. Skylights
List the 3 main functions of roofs. - ANSWER ✔✔1. Protect the
building from rain, snow, wind, hail and fire.
2. Support some of the mechanical equipment for the house.
3. Make an architectural statement.
List 2 things about the roof that must be described or included in a
standard report. - ANSWER ✔✔1. Roof covering
2. Method used to inspect the roof.
Most home inspections start with the roof. How many minutes are
typically spent here? - ANSWER ✔✔15 to 25 minutes
,Name 3 things not required as part of the roofing inspection. -
ANSWER ✔✔1- Antennae
2- interior of flues or chimneys that are not readily accessible
3-other installed accessories.
Problems are most common with what aspects of a roof? - ANSWER
✔✔Flashings and changes in slope and material
Roof inspections include other house systems. List 8. - ANSWER
✔✔1. Electrical mast and service wires
2. Chimneys,
3. Attic vents
4. Plumbing stacks
5. Exhaust vents
6. Air conditioning or heating equipment including combustion air intakes
and overflow
7. TV towers and satellite dishes
8. Skylights.
Do the Standards require you to give cost estimates for
repair/replacement?
COPYRIGHT©PROFFKERRYMARTIN 2025/2026. YEAR PUBLISHED 2026. COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 619652435. TERMS OF USE.
PRIVACY STATEMENT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
, Select one:
a. Yes
b. No - ANSWER ✔✔No the Standards do not require you to give
cost estimates for repair/replacement.
Do the Standards require you to give estimates of residual life?
Select one:
a. Yes
b. No - ANSWER ✔✔No the Standards do not require you to give
estimates of residual life.
Do the Standards require you to inspect the roof?
Select one:
a. Yes
b. No - ANSWER ✔✔Yes the Standards require you to inspect the
roof.
Do the Standards require you to walk on the roof?
Select one:
a. Yes
