Module 6 – Roofing Question and
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What is a square of shingles referring to? - correct answers One square of
shingles will cover 100 square feet of roof surface.
How many bundles of common shingles constitute one square? - correct
answers 3 bundles to make up 1 square.
What is the purpose of the adhesive strip on a shingle and how does it work? -
correct answers Keeping shingle from blowing loose from the roof during high
winds. Warm temperature and direct sunlight soften this adhesive strip,
thereby bonding the shingles together.
What is the recommended exposure of shingles (dimension)? - correct
answers 5-1/8" for 3 tab shingles and 5" for architectural shingles.
What is meant by architectural/dimensional shingles? - correct answers They
are textured, layered and their thickness makes them look more like slate or
wood.
Describe cap shingles and what is their purpose? - correct answers A cap
shingle is made by cutting a 3-tab shingle and are used to seal the ridge of the
roof.
What type of fasteners does NVR allow to secure shingles and what is the
typical nailing pattern? - correct answers Shingles are fastened to the roof
with 1-1/4" roofing nails. The standard nailing pattern is 4 nails per shingle.
Roof Pitch - correct answers
, How can you find out the roof pitch using the architectural plans? - correct
answers Elevation
Building Section
Define a closed cut valley - correct answers 1. Shingles from one roof are
lapped onto the adjacent roof at least 12".
2. Then shingles are installed on the other roof, and are cut in a straight line at
the valley.
What are three types underlayment used in residential construction? - correct
answers 1.Asphalt Saturated (15lb Felt Paper)
2.Felt Synthetic Underlayment (tear resistant)
3. Rubberized Asphalt Underlayment (Ice and Water Sheild)
Explain the method of installing underlayment on a roof that has a pitch 4/12
or less. - correct answers 2 layers of these underlayment products (Ashphalt
Saturated or Felt Synthetic) must be applied.
What is EPDM Roofing and where is it used? - correct answers EPDM
(Ethylene Propylene Diene Terpolymer) Roofing is a synthetic rubber
membrane and is used on flat roofs or roofs with less than a 2.5/12 pitch.
(Black)
Shingles may be laid over ice because the ice will eventually melt.
True or False? - correct answers False
What is the purpose of flashing? - correct answers Flashing keeps water from
entering the home.
answers rated A+ 2025
What is a square of shingles referring to? - correct answers One square of
shingles will cover 100 square feet of roof surface.
How many bundles of common shingles constitute one square? - correct
answers 3 bundles to make up 1 square.
What is the purpose of the adhesive strip on a shingle and how does it work? -
correct answers Keeping shingle from blowing loose from the roof during high
winds. Warm temperature and direct sunlight soften this adhesive strip,
thereby bonding the shingles together.
What is the recommended exposure of shingles (dimension)? - correct
answers 5-1/8" for 3 tab shingles and 5" for architectural shingles.
What is meant by architectural/dimensional shingles? - correct answers They
are textured, layered and their thickness makes them look more like slate or
wood.
Describe cap shingles and what is their purpose? - correct answers A cap
shingle is made by cutting a 3-tab shingle and are used to seal the ridge of the
roof.
What type of fasteners does NVR allow to secure shingles and what is the
typical nailing pattern? - correct answers Shingles are fastened to the roof
with 1-1/4" roofing nails. The standard nailing pattern is 4 nails per shingle.
Roof Pitch - correct answers
, How can you find out the roof pitch using the architectural plans? - correct
answers Elevation
Building Section
Define a closed cut valley - correct answers 1. Shingles from one roof are
lapped onto the adjacent roof at least 12".
2. Then shingles are installed on the other roof, and are cut in a straight line at
the valley.
What are three types underlayment used in residential construction? - correct
answers 1.Asphalt Saturated (15lb Felt Paper)
2.Felt Synthetic Underlayment (tear resistant)
3. Rubberized Asphalt Underlayment (Ice and Water Sheild)
Explain the method of installing underlayment on a roof that has a pitch 4/12
or less. - correct answers 2 layers of these underlayment products (Ashphalt
Saturated or Felt Synthetic) must be applied.
What is EPDM Roofing and where is it used? - correct answers EPDM
(Ethylene Propylene Diene Terpolymer) Roofing is a synthetic rubber
membrane and is used on flat roofs or roofs with less than a 2.5/12 pitch.
(Black)
Shingles may be laid over ice because the ice will eventually melt.
True or False? - correct answers False
What is the purpose of flashing? - correct answers Flashing keeps water from
entering the home.
