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The amount of roofing material needed to cover 100 s.f. is called -
ANSWERS-Square
The distance between the edge of one course of shingles and the edge of
the next higher course is called - ANSWERS-Exposure
The inclined edge of a gable roof is called the - ANSWERS-Rake
Underlayment is used under the shingles mainly for which of the
following: - ANSWERS-Provide additional weather protection
At the rake, the metal drip edge goes - ANSWERS-over the
underlayment
At the eave, the metal drip edge goes - ANSWERS-under the
underlayment/Ice guard
In a closed cut valley the overlapping shingles are cut off at which point
- ANSWERS-2 inches off center towards high side
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When a lower shingled roof ties into a wall or gable roof area of a higher
roof what type of flashing would be used? - ANSWERS-Step flashing
Asphalt roof shingles may not be applied to what type of decking? -
ANSWERS-Spaced 1" X 6" lumber.
When soffit vents are used as the primary source of ventilation, how
should attic insulation be installed? - ANSWERS-Not blocking the air
flow from the vent.
What tool would be used to strip asphalt shingles? - ANSWERS-Flat
shovel.
What is the best tool to use for removing a broken asphalt strip shingle?
- ANSWERS-Flat pry bar.
Leaks around vent flashing can be caused by (Select the best possible
choice) - ANSWERS-improper shingling or flashing.
When roofing, what is the proper method for nailing shingles? -
ANSWERS-Nail straight and flush.
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EXAM PREP
The amount of roofing material needed to cover 100 s.f. is called -
ANSWERS-Square
The distance between the edge of one course of shingles and the edge of
the next higher course is called - ANSWERS-Exposure
The inclined edge of a gable roof is called the - ANSWERS-Rake
Underlayment is used under the shingles mainly for which of the
following: - ANSWERS-Provide additional weather protection
At the rake, the metal drip edge goes - ANSWERS-over the
underlayment
At the eave, the metal drip edge goes - ANSWERS-under the
underlayment/Ice guard
In a closed cut valley the overlapping shingles are cut off at which point
- ANSWERS-2 inches off center towards high side
END OF
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, MICHIGAN ROOFING LATEST
EXAM PREP
When a lower shingled roof ties into a wall or gable roof area of a higher
roof what type of flashing would be used? - ANSWERS-Step flashing
Asphalt roof shingles may not be applied to what type of decking? -
ANSWERS-Spaced 1" X 6" lumber.
When soffit vents are used as the primary source of ventilation, how
should attic insulation be installed? - ANSWERS-Not blocking the air
flow from the vent.
What tool would be used to strip asphalt shingles? - ANSWERS-Flat
shovel.
What is the best tool to use for removing a broken asphalt strip shingle?
- ANSWERS-Flat pry bar.
Leaks around vent flashing can be caused by (Select the best possible
choice) - ANSWERS-improper shingling or flashing.
When roofing, what is the proper method for nailing shingles? -
ANSWERS-Nail straight and flush.
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