Roofing
(B) on roofs over 3 in 12 pitch - Answer-Three-in-one tab shingles are most commonly found:
100 square feet - Answer-√a square roofing material is equal too
eave flashing - Answer-What is installed between the shingles and underlayment and is used to prevent
ice dam buildup?
slope of roof - Answer-The selection of roofing materials is influenced by such factors as cost, durability,
appearance, application methods, and:
1/4" - Answer-Wood shingles, when applied to a roof, must be spaced ___________ apart.
(B) use metal step flashing between the shingles - Answer-What must be done where the roof intersects
with a wall?
tin/galvanized metal
(B) copper or aluminum
(C) ice and water shield - Answer-What type of material must be used on residential roof valleys?
fascia - Answer-The trim board applied to the lower edge of a sloping roof before applying the roof
surface material is called the _____.
, 1/2" - Answer-How far should the wood shingles extend over the gable end of the roof?
saddle - Answer-The purpose of a ____ is to divert the flow of water and prevent ice and snow build-up
behind the chimney.
(D) the underside of a roof or porch overhang - Answer-a soffit
protects the sheeting from moisture until shingles are laid
(B) provides additional weather protection by preventing wind-driven rain
(C) prevents contact between shingles and resinous areas in the sheathing
(D) all of the above - Answer-underlayment
4 - Answer-Three tab shingles require a minimum of how many nails per strip?
sheet metal - Answer-What is often used for base flashing around chimneys?
shingle butt - Answer-The lower edge of a shingle is called:
exposure - Answer-The distance (in inches) between the edges of one course and the next higher
course.
coverage - Answer-Indicates the amount of weather protection provided by the overlapping of shingles.
head lap - Answer-The shortest distance from the butt edge of an overlapping shingle to the upper edge
of a shingle in the second course below. The triple coverage portion of the toplap of strip shingles is
called:
(B) on roofs over 3 in 12 pitch - Answer-Three-in-one tab shingles are most commonly found:
100 square feet - Answer-√a square roofing material is equal too
eave flashing - Answer-What is installed between the shingles and underlayment and is used to prevent
ice dam buildup?
slope of roof - Answer-The selection of roofing materials is influenced by such factors as cost, durability,
appearance, application methods, and:
1/4" - Answer-Wood shingles, when applied to a roof, must be spaced ___________ apart.
(B) use metal step flashing between the shingles - Answer-What must be done where the roof intersects
with a wall?
tin/galvanized metal
(B) copper or aluminum
(C) ice and water shield - Answer-What type of material must be used on residential roof valleys?
fascia - Answer-The trim board applied to the lower edge of a sloping roof before applying the roof
surface material is called the _____.
, 1/2" - Answer-How far should the wood shingles extend over the gable end of the roof?
saddle - Answer-The purpose of a ____ is to divert the flow of water and prevent ice and snow build-up
behind the chimney.
(D) the underside of a roof or porch overhang - Answer-a soffit
protects the sheeting from moisture until shingles are laid
(B) provides additional weather protection by preventing wind-driven rain
(C) prevents contact between shingles and resinous areas in the sheathing
(D) all of the above - Answer-underlayment
4 - Answer-Three tab shingles require a minimum of how many nails per strip?
sheet metal - Answer-What is often used for base flashing around chimneys?
shingle butt - Answer-The lower edge of a shingle is called:
exposure - Answer-The distance (in inches) between the edges of one course and the next higher
course.
coverage - Answer-Indicates the amount of weather protection provided by the overlapping of shingles.
head lap - Answer-The shortest distance from the butt edge of an overlapping shingle to the upper edge
of a shingle in the second course below. The triple coverage portion of the toplap of strip shingles is
called:
