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List the three main functions of roofs. ✔Correct 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 archetectural statement.
The roof covering is typically part of the structure of the home. True of False? ✔Correct
Answer-False
What is the fundamental difference in strategy between a flat roof surface and a sloped roof
surface? ✔Correct Answer-Sloped roofs shed water while flat roofs are watertight.
Is a sloped roof waterproof? Explain. ✔Correct Answer-No--they just shed water like an
umbrella. They are not designed to control standing water.
What is the pitch of the roof and how is it usually expressed? ✔Correct Answer-The slope
expressed as the ratio of the rise over the run.
What are 4 overall goals of the roof inspection? ✔Correct Answer-1. Identify the roofing
material.
2. Determine whether it was properly installed.
3. Determine whether it is performing properly or leaking.
4. Determine whether it is near the end of its life.
What are the limits to a roof inspection? ✔Correct Answer-Fasteners, flashing, and at least
half of the roofing materials are concealed. The inspection is also not complete until you look at
the underside of the roof.
Why can a minor leak be more of a problem than a major one? ✔Correct Answer-A minor
leak can cause considerable damage before it is noticed.
List 9 common roof problems. ✔Correct Answer-1. old
2. damaged
3. patched
4. missing materials
5. exposed fasteners
6. poor installation
7. vulnerable areas
8. ice dam potential
9. multiple layers
,On a 10-year old house, how old would you expect the roof to be? ✔Correct Answer-10 years
old
What are some of the causes of aging? ✔Correct Answer-exposure to uv light; wind exposure;
ventilation; pitch; complexity; foot traffic; concentrated water; tree branches; color
Which side of the roof will age more quickly in climates where UV light is the main aging factor?
✔Correct Answer-south and west
In general, is there a higher risk of leakage at a patched area of roof? ✔Correct Answer-yes
Anything that restricts the drainage of water is a vulnerable area. Give as many examples as you
can. ✔Correct Answer-butterfly roofs; wide chimneys near the edge of the roof; skylights;
drains from upper roof discharging onto lower roofs; changes in materials; asymmetric valleys;
changes in slope; anything that obstructs drainage.
What things might you see that suggest patching has been done on a roof? ✔Correct Answer-
1. asphalt-based products on the roof surface
2. caulking
3. different roofing or flashing materials
Once a roof is installed, can you see all the important installation details? ✔Correct Answer-
No
What is an ice dam? ✔Correct Answer-A buildup of ice at the bottom of the roof.
What causes ice dams? ✔Correct Answer-Heat loss through the roof leading to melting of
snow. This water then refreezes when it gets down to the colder eaves area.
Which style of roof (slope and soffit width) is most prone to ice damming? ✔Correct Answer-
Low-sloped roof with a wide soffit.
What areas of a roof are most prone to ice damming? ✔Correct Answer-north slopes; bottom
of valleys; low-sloped roofs; roofs with changing slopes; roofs with wide soffits; roofs over
porches and balconies.
List the clues that a house may have had or be prone to ice damming. ✔Correct Answer-
Evidence of damage at wall-ceiling intersection.
Stained siding near the soffits
Leakage through windows.
Etc.
,What are 3 possible actions to minimize ice damming? ✔Correct Answer-Upgrade insulation
and ventilation; add eave protection; or add electric heating cables.
Which is the best of the 3 options above? ✔Correct Answer-Upgrade attic insulation and
ventilation
What are the drawbacks to adding a second layer of roofing over a first? ✔Correct Answer-1.
The dead load is increased.
2. Nails may not be long enough to penetrate to the roof sheathing.
3. Old flashings may not be replaced.
4. The roof sheathing can't be properly inspected.
5. Roofing materials may not dry properly.
Where can you look on a roof to determine the number of layers? ✔Correct Answer-Look at
gable ends or edges of the roof. Also check the nailing pattern from the underside of the roof.
What are the 3 parts of an asphalt shingle? ✔Correct Answer-base material; asphalt layer;
granule layer
What is the typical life expectancy of an asphalt shingle roof? ✔Correct Answer-12-25 years
List 6 common failure modes for asphalt shingles. ✔Correct Answer-1. cupping
2. clawing
3. cracking
4. blistering
5. loss of granule material
6. tearing off
What things do you look for to determine whether the shingles are old? ✔Correct Answer-
Look for loss of granules, cracking, clawing, cupping, missing shingles, or widening of slots
between tabs.
What is the implication of driving nails or staples too deep? ✔Correct Answer-The fasteners
may drive right through the material and not hold them in place.
What is the implication of not driving nails or staples deep enough? ✔Correct Answer-The
may sit proud and tear through the overlaying shingle. They may not be deep enough to hold
the shingle in place.
You will never find 3 layers of asphalt shingles on a roof. True or False? ✔Correct Answer-False
What the the common failure modes for wood shingles and shakes? ✔Correct Answer-
curling; cupping; splitting; rotting; wear through; burn through.
, In what part of the roof are missing shingles or shakes most likely? ✔Correct Answer-hips and
ridges
Slate is a _________ product that lasts __________ than asphalt shingles. ✔Correct Answer-
natural
longer
Slate roof are the most expensive to install and maintain. True or False? ✔Correct Answer-
True
Give 4 reasons for slate roof failure. ✔Correct Answer-1. slate wears out
2. fasteners or flashing wears out
3. slates are mechanically damaged
4. poor installation
Should you walk on a slate roof? ✔Correct Answer-No
Name 3 poor slate repair methods. ✔Correct Answer-1. face nailing new slates
2. replacing slates with metal or other roofing materials.
3. covering the damaged area with asphalt.
What things suggest that slate is near the end of its life? ✔Correct Answer-The surface of the
slate may turn white or brown and may be soft or flake easily.
What 2 general shapes are clay tiles likely to be? ✔Correct Answer-flat or curved
What's the difference between a Spanish tile and Mission tile? ✔Correct Answer-Mission tiles
come in 2 pieces--pans and covers. Spanish tiles come in 1 piece and have interlocking sides.
You should walk on clay tile roof. True or False? ✔Correct Answer-False
Give 8 conditions to watch for on clay tile roofs. ✔Correct Answer-1. Installation problems
2. cracked or broken
3. pitted or spalling
4. missing
5. fasterner problems
6. flashing problems
7. underlying membrane problems
8. previous repair
What shapes are concrete tiles? ✔Correct Answer-flat or curved
What conditions should you watch for with concrete tiles? ✔Correct Answer-Same as #44
above.
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List the three main functions of roofs. ✔Correct 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 archetectural statement.
The roof covering is typically part of the structure of the home. True of False? ✔Correct
Answer-False
What is the fundamental difference in strategy between a flat roof surface and a sloped roof
surface? ✔Correct Answer-Sloped roofs shed water while flat roofs are watertight.
Is a sloped roof waterproof? Explain. ✔Correct Answer-No--they just shed water like an
umbrella. They are not designed to control standing water.
What is the pitch of the roof and how is it usually expressed? ✔Correct Answer-The slope
expressed as the ratio of the rise over the run.
What are 4 overall goals of the roof inspection? ✔Correct Answer-1. Identify the roofing
material.
2. Determine whether it was properly installed.
3. Determine whether it is performing properly or leaking.
4. Determine whether it is near the end of its life.
What are the limits to a roof inspection? ✔Correct Answer-Fasteners, flashing, and at least
half of the roofing materials are concealed. The inspection is also not complete until you look at
the underside of the roof.
Why can a minor leak be more of a problem than a major one? ✔Correct Answer-A minor
leak can cause considerable damage before it is noticed.
List 9 common roof problems. ✔Correct Answer-1. old
2. damaged
3. patched
4. missing materials
5. exposed fasteners
6. poor installation
7. vulnerable areas
8. ice dam potential
9. multiple layers
,On a 10-year old house, how old would you expect the roof to be? ✔Correct Answer-10 years
old
What are some of the causes of aging? ✔Correct Answer-exposure to uv light; wind exposure;
ventilation; pitch; complexity; foot traffic; concentrated water; tree branches; color
Which side of the roof will age more quickly in climates where UV light is the main aging factor?
✔Correct Answer-south and west
In general, is there a higher risk of leakage at a patched area of roof? ✔Correct Answer-yes
Anything that restricts the drainage of water is a vulnerable area. Give as many examples as you
can. ✔Correct Answer-butterfly roofs; wide chimneys near the edge of the roof; skylights;
drains from upper roof discharging onto lower roofs; changes in materials; asymmetric valleys;
changes in slope; anything that obstructs drainage.
What things might you see that suggest patching has been done on a roof? ✔Correct Answer-
1. asphalt-based products on the roof surface
2. caulking
3. different roofing or flashing materials
Once a roof is installed, can you see all the important installation details? ✔Correct Answer-
No
What is an ice dam? ✔Correct Answer-A buildup of ice at the bottom of the roof.
What causes ice dams? ✔Correct Answer-Heat loss through the roof leading to melting of
snow. This water then refreezes when it gets down to the colder eaves area.
Which style of roof (slope and soffit width) is most prone to ice damming? ✔Correct Answer-
Low-sloped roof with a wide soffit.
What areas of a roof are most prone to ice damming? ✔Correct Answer-north slopes; bottom
of valleys; low-sloped roofs; roofs with changing slopes; roofs with wide soffits; roofs over
porches and balconies.
List the clues that a house may have had or be prone to ice damming. ✔Correct Answer-
Evidence of damage at wall-ceiling intersection.
Stained siding near the soffits
Leakage through windows.
Etc.
,What are 3 possible actions to minimize ice damming? ✔Correct Answer-Upgrade insulation
and ventilation; add eave protection; or add electric heating cables.
Which is the best of the 3 options above? ✔Correct Answer-Upgrade attic insulation and
ventilation
What are the drawbacks to adding a second layer of roofing over a first? ✔Correct Answer-1.
The dead load is increased.
2. Nails may not be long enough to penetrate to the roof sheathing.
3. Old flashings may not be replaced.
4. The roof sheathing can't be properly inspected.
5. Roofing materials may not dry properly.
Where can you look on a roof to determine the number of layers? ✔Correct Answer-Look at
gable ends or edges of the roof. Also check the nailing pattern from the underside of the roof.
What are the 3 parts of an asphalt shingle? ✔Correct Answer-base material; asphalt layer;
granule layer
What is the typical life expectancy of an asphalt shingle roof? ✔Correct Answer-12-25 years
List 6 common failure modes for asphalt shingles. ✔Correct Answer-1. cupping
2. clawing
3. cracking
4. blistering
5. loss of granule material
6. tearing off
What things do you look for to determine whether the shingles are old? ✔Correct Answer-
Look for loss of granules, cracking, clawing, cupping, missing shingles, or widening of slots
between tabs.
What is the implication of driving nails or staples too deep? ✔Correct Answer-The fasteners
may drive right through the material and not hold them in place.
What is the implication of not driving nails or staples deep enough? ✔Correct Answer-The
may sit proud and tear through the overlaying shingle. They may not be deep enough to hold
the shingle in place.
You will never find 3 layers of asphalt shingles on a roof. True or False? ✔Correct Answer-False
What the the common failure modes for wood shingles and shakes? ✔Correct Answer-
curling; cupping; splitting; rotting; wear through; burn through.
, In what part of the roof are missing shingles or shakes most likely? ✔Correct Answer-hips and
ridges
Slate is a _________ product that lasts __________ than asphalt shingles. ✔Correct Answer-
natural
longer
Slate roof are the most expensive to install and maintain. True or False? ✔Correct Answer-
True
Give 4 reasons for slate roof failure. ✔Correct Answer-1. slate wears out
2. fasteners or flashing wears out
3. slates are mechanically damaged
4. poor installation
Should you walk on a slate roof? ✔Correct Answer-No
Name 3 poor slate repair methods. ✔Correct Answer-1. face nailing new slates
2. replacing slates with metal or other roofing materials.
3. covering the damaged area with asphalt.
What things suggest that slate is near the end of its life? ✔Correct Answer-The surface of the
slate may turn white or brown and may be soft or flake easily.
What 2 general shapes are clay tiles likely to be? ✔Correct Answer-flat or curved
What's the difference between a Spanish tile and Mission tile? ✔Correct Answer-Mission tiles
come in 2 pieces--pans and covers. Spanish tiles come in 1 piece and have interlocking sides.
You should walk on clay tile roof. True or False? ✔Correct Answer-False
Give 8 conditions to watch for on clay tile roofs. ✔Correct Answer-1. Installation problems
2. cracked or broken
3. pitted or spalling
4. missing
5. fasterner problems
6. flashing problems
7. underlying membrane problems
8. previous repair
What shapes are concrete tiles? ✔Correct Answer-flat or curved
What conditions should you watch for with concrete tiles? ✔Correct Answer-Same as #44
above.
