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Roofing Practice Exam #1 Questions with 100%
Verified Solutions UPDATED!!!
According to the architectural sheet metal manual, what is the
minimum thickness of a 4" x 6" plain rectangular copper
downspout? - ANSWER 16 Oz
When using step or channel flashing where a tile roof area
intersects a side wall, NRCA recommends extending the flashing
a minimum of ______ up the wall. - ANSWER 4" inch
When installing EPDM waterproofing, lay the membrane on the
substrate or flat surface and allow it to relax for a minimum of
______ before use - ANSWER 30 minutes
Which of the following is not a potential problem of ponding
water due to the lack of drainage on a low slope roof? -
ANSWER Membrane Seperation
According to Roofing Construction and Estimating, how many
bundles of No. 2 Tapersplit shakes are required per square of
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roofing when applied with 1/2" inch spacing and 7-1/2"
exposure? - ANSWER 6.67 Bundles
Each self-supporting ladder shall be capable of supporting,
without failure, _____ times the maximum intended load -
ANSWER 4
According to the architectural sheet metal manual, which of the
following metals cannot be soldered? - ANSWER Aluminum
A roll of #15 roofing felt contains ____ factory squares and is
_____ square feet. - ANSWER 4; 324
A _______ provides a hidden method of anchorage to avoid the
exposure of mechanical fasteners. - ANSWER Cleat
Buildings of four stories or more in height shall be provided a
stairway access to the roof unless the roof slope is greater than
______. - ANSWER 4: 12
Roofing Practice Exam #1 Questions with 100%
Verified Solutions UPDATED!!!
According to the architectural sheet metal manual, what is the
minimum thickness of a 4" x 6" plain rectangular copper
downspout? - ANSWER 16 Oz
When using step or channel flashing where a tile roof area
intersects a side wall, NRCA recommends extending the flashing
a minimum of ______ up the wall. - ANSWER 4" inch
When installing EPDM waterproofing, lay the membrane on the
substrate or flat surface and allow it to relax for a minimum of
______ before use - ANSWER 30 minutes
Which of the following is not a potential problem of ponding
water due to the lack of drainage on a low slope roof? -
ANSWER Membrane Seperation
According to Roofing Construction and Estimating, how many
bundles of No. 2 Tapersplit shakes are required per square of
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roofing when applied with 1/2" inch spacing and 7-1/2"
exposure? - ANSWER 6.67 Bundles
Each self-supporting ladder shall be capable of supporting,
without failure, _____ times the maximum intended load -
ANSWER 4
According to the architectural sheet metal manual, which of the
following metals cannot be soldered? - ANSWER Aluminum
A roll of #15 roofing felt contains ____ factory squares and is
_____ square feet. - ANSWER 4; 324
A _______ provides a hidden method of anchorage to avoid the
exposure of mechanical fasteners. - ANSWER Cleat
Buildings of four stories or more in height shall be provided a
stairway access to the roof unless the roof slope is greater than
______. - ANSWER 4: 12
