Roofing Construction & Estimating
Slope of a roof: - ANS-total rise / total run
rise in inches / 12 inches per foot of run
P. 10
Although not always necessary, solid roof sheathing is recommended for installation of shakes
or wood shingles when the outside temperature is (blank) degrees F or colder. - ANS-0 degrees
P. 24
Widest board recommended for solid roof sheathing: - ANS-1x6
P. 24
Spacing of wood shingles when installed on non-continuous sheathing: - ANS-1x4" nominal
dimension and spaced on center equal to weather exposure
P. 30
At an eave end, drip edge is installed: - ANS-under the felt at the eaves
P. 41
Agency that determines the fire rating for asphalt roofing: - ANS-underwriter's laboratory
P. 72
Approximate pounds of nails required per square of asphalt shingles - ANS-2.5 lbs
P. 102
Recommended procedure for installing roll roofing: - ANS-When temp is above 45 degrees
otherwise cut shorter lengths and roll out under the sun
P 123
Overlap for a metal cap overlap over a field tile: - ANS-3" top lap
P 187
Slope of a roof: - ANS-total rise / total run
rise in inches / 12 inches per foot of run
P. 10
Although not always necessary, solid roof sheathing is recommended for installation of shakes
or wood shingles when the outside temperature is (blank) degrees F or colder. - ANS-0 degrees
P. 24
Widest board recommended for solid roof sheathing: - ANS-1x6
P. 24
Spacing of wood shingles when installed on non-continuous sheathing: - ANS-1x4" nominal
dimension and spaced on center equal to weather exposure
P. 30
At an eave end, drip edge is installed: - ANS-under the felt at the eaves
P. 41
Agency that determines the fire rating for asphalt roofing: - ANS-underwriter's laboratory
P. 72
Approximate pounds of nails required per square of asphalt shingles - ANS-2.5 lbs
P. 102
Recommended procedure for installing roll roofing: - ANS-When temp is above 45 degrees
otherwise cut shorter lengths and roll out under the sun
P 123
Overlap for a metal cap overlap over a field tile: - ANS-3" top lap
P 187