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Roofing (Overview) Flashcards

1
Q

The trim board applied to the lower edge of a sloping roof before applying the roof surface material is called the _____.

a: Gutter
b: Drip edge
c: Fascia
d: Starter strip

A

c: Fascia

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The purpose of a ____ is to divert the flow of water and prevent ice and snow build-up behind the chimney.

a: Saddle
b: Fascia
c: Drip edge
d: Starter strip

A

a: Saddle

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A soffit is:

a: Used to keep water from dripping onto windows
b: Used to carry the load over doors and windows
c: Used to adjust the fit of doors in jambs
d: The underside of a roof or porch overhang

A

d: The underside of a roof or porch overhang

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Underlayment:

a: Protects the sheeting from moisture until the 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.

A

d: All of the above.

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5
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Three tab shingles require a minimum of how many nails per strip?

a: 2
b: 3
c: 4
d: 6

A

c: 4

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6
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The term “steep roof” as defined by OSHA is referring to a roof slope above:

a: 4 in 12
b: 6 in 12
c: 8 in 12
d: 10 in 12

A

a: 4 in 12

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7
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Three-in-one tab shingles are most commonly found:

a: On flat roofs
b: On roofs over 3 in 12 pitch
c: Over old cedar shake shingles
d: None of the above

A

b: On roofs over 3 in 12 pitch

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8
Q

A square of roofing material is equal to:

a: 10 square feet
b: 100 square feet
c: 25 square feet
d: 250 square feet

A

b: 100 square feet

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9
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The selection of roofing materials is influenced by such factors as cost, durability, appearance, application methods, and:

a: Number of eaves
b: Slope of roof
c: Eave flashing
d: Climate

A

b: Slope of roof

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10
Q

Wood shingles, when applied to a roof, must be spaced ___________ apart.

a: 1/8”
b: 1/4’ to 3/8”
c: 9/16”
d: 1/2”

A

b: 1/4’ to 3/8”

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11
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What must be done where the roof intersects with a wall?

a: Shingle up to the wall
b: Use metal step flashing between the shingles
c: Use felt paper
d: Nothing, this isn’t a problem

A

b: Use metal step flashing between the shingles

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12
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The shortest distance from the lower 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:

a: Coverage
b: Exposure
c: Head lap
d: Shingle butt

A

c: Head lap

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13
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Cornices are classified according to which types?

a: Gable, hip, and flat
b: Boxed, close, and open
c: Crown, lap and drip
d: Rake, box and eave

A

b: Boxed, close, and open

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14
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The fascia is:

a: A boxed cornice at the junction of the soffit and wall.
b: A wood member used for the outer surface of a boxed cornice
c: Decorative trim on an interior wall.
d: A small joist supporting a light ceiling load

A

b: A wood member used for the outer surface of a boxed cornice

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15
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The principle member of valley roof construction is called a:

a: Valley rafter
b: Hip rafter
c: Valley beam
d: Valley jack

A

a: Valley rafter

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16
Q

The usual size of an asphalt shingle is:

a: 16” deep x 36” wide
b: 12” deep x 36” wide
c: 100 square feet
d: 6” deep by 12” wide

A

b: 12” deep x 36” wide

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17
Q

The most common type of wood shingles are usually graded:

a: No 1, 2 or 3.
b: A,B, and C.
c: Standard, utility and premium
d: Short, medium and long

A

a: No 1, 2 or 3.

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18
Q

The minimum roof pitch with one layer underlayment, which will accept asphalt shingles is:

a: 1 in 12
b: 2 in 12
c: 4 in 12
d: Only on a flat roof

A

c: 4 in 12

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19
Q

The part of a roof most likely to leak due to water or snow pressure is the:

a: Flashing
b: Gutter
c: Valley
d: Ridge

A

c: Valley

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20
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The roof rake is:

a: The sloped end of the roof that overhangs the gable end
b: The part of the roof that overhangs the drip edge walls
c: Used inly to rake leaves
d: Is not part of the roof system

A

a: The sloped end of the roof that overhangs the gable end

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21
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Minimum pitch for asphalt shingled roofs with double underlayment is:

a: 1:12
b: 2:12
c: 3:12
d: 4:12

A

b: 2:12

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22
Q

How many bundles of shingles equal a square of roofing?

a: Two
b: Three
c: Six
d: Eight

A

b: Three

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23
Q

Which of these should not be used as solid sheathing for wood shingles?

a: Asphalt rolls
b: Matched 1” boards
c: Unmatched boards
d: Plywood

A

a: Asphalt rolls

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24
Q

Nails for fastening asphalt shingles usually are:

a: Cement coated
b: Copper
c: Iron
d: Galvanized

A

d: Galvanized

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25
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At the eave ice and water shield must be installed to a point that is:

a: One row high
b: 12” above the interior wall line when projected through the roof sheathing
c: 24” inside the interior wall line when projected through the roof sheathing
d: Two rows high

A

c: 24” inside the interior wall line when projected through the roof sheathing

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26
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When nailing roof shingles to 5/8” roof sheathing:

a: The nails should penetrate through the sheathing
b: The nails should be 5/8” in length
c: Should not penetrate through the roof sheathing
d: The nails should be ring shank to keep them from pulling out.

A

a: The nails should penetrate through the sheathing

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27
Q

Wood shingles and shakes shall not be installed on roof slopes below:

a: 2:12
b: 3:12
c: 4:12
d: 5:12

A

b: 3:12

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28
Q

How far is the drip edge overhang for cedar shakes?

a: 1/2”
b: 3/4”
c: 1 1.2”
d: 2 1/4”

A

c: 1 1.2”

29
Q

What is the minimum amount of overlap for felt paper?

a: 3”
b: 8”
c: 4”
d: 2”

A

d: 2”

30
Q

On a built up roof covering a wood deck, how do you attach the first layer?

a: Heat
b: Nail down felt paper
c: Hot tar
d: Use ice and water shield

A

b: Nail down felt paper

31
Q

The difference between wood shingles and cedar shakes is?

a: Shakes are rough sawed and hand split
b: Wood shingles are man made
c: Shakes are made on a machine
d: Wood shingles are all the same size

A

a: Shakes are rough sawed and hand split

32
Q

What is the minimum width of sheet metal used in an open valley for a 1- to 2-family dwelling?

a: 18”
b: 20”
c: 22”
d: 24”

A

d: 24”

33
Q

What is the minimum roof pitch for metal roof panels that have nonsoldered seams w/o lap sealant?

a: 2/12
b: 3/12
c: 4/12
d: 5/12

A

b: 3/12

34
Q

What is the minimum roof slope of a built-up roof with the use of coal-tar?

a: 1” to 12”
b: 1/2” to 12”
c: 1/4” to 12”
d: 1/8” to 12”

A

d: 1/8” to 12”

35
Q

What is often used for base flashing around chimneys?

a: Asphalt-impregnated sheeting
b: Sheet metal
c: Cap flashing
d: None of the above

A

b: Sheet metal

36
Q

The lower edge of a shingle is called:

a: Exposure
b: Head lap
c: Side lap
d: Shingle butt

A

d: Shingle butt

37
Q

The distance (in inches) between the edge of one course and the next higher course.

a: Exposure
b: Head lap
c: Coverage
d: Shingle butt

A

a: Exposure

38
Q

Indicates the amount of protection provided by the third layer of overlapping shingles.

a: Head lap
b: Side lap
c: Coverage
d: Exposure

A

a: Head lap

39
Q

When the roof pitch is less than 4 in 12:

a: Aluminum nails should be used.
b: Ice dams will not usually form
c: Roll roofing is prohibited
d: Roll roofing is recommended

A

d: Roll roofing is recommended

40
Q

What is the maximum number of layers of asphalt shingles on a roof?

a: 1
b: 2
c: 3
d: Whatever is needed to keep the roof from leaking

A

b: 2

41
Q

On an open valley, it is O.K. to use which of the following materials

a: Metal
b: 3 in 1 tab shingles
c: Ice and water shield
d: Double felt

A

a: Metal

42
Q

What is the minimum air space requirement between insulation and the roof sheathing at or near the eave in the attic space?

a: 1/2”
b: 1”
c: 1 1/2”
d: 2”

A

b: 1”

43
Q

What is the minimum rough opening requirement for access to an attic space?

a: 20” x 32”
b: 24” x 34”
c: 20” x 30”
d: 22” x 30”

A

d: 22” x 30”

44
Q

Can asphalt shingles be installed on a 2-in-12 or 3-in-12 roof pitch?

a: Yes
b: No
c: Yes, if layers of 15 lb. felt is used as underlayment
d: None of the above

A

c: Yes, if layers of 15 lb. felt is used as underlayment

45
Q

True or False. Avoid using the open valley method where two roofs forming a valley have considerably different slopes.

A

True

46
Q

When nailing shingles near a valley keep fasteners ______ away from the centerline of the valley.

a: 3 inches
b: 4 inches
c: 5 inches
d: 6 inches

A

d: 6 inches

47
Q

?The closed-cut valley can be used with all types of strip shingles but the woven closed valley is only recommended with ______ shingles.

a: No-cutout
b: 3-tab
c: Multi thickness
d: Laminated

A

b: 3-tab

48
Q

True or False. Where two roofs forming a valley have considerably different slopes and the open valley method cannot be avoided, be sure to use metal valley flashing with a splash diverter and water guards.

A

True

49
Q

The ________ is the part of the roof where leaks are most likely to happen.

a: Eave
b: Hip
c: Valley
d: Rake

A

c: Valley

50
Q

When flashing a valley without metal where a lap joint is needed, lap the upper section over the lower section by at least ______ inches.

a: 6
b: 8
c: 10
d: 12

A

d: 12

51
Q

When flashing a valley with metal where a lap joint is needed, lap the upper section over the lower section by at least ______ inches.

a: 6
b: 8
c: 10
d: 12

A

a: 6

52
Q

True or False. Step flashing is also a base flashing.

A

True

53
Q

True or False. Chimneys require both base flashing and counter flashing (also called cap flashing).

A

True

54
Q

Code requires that if a chimney’s width down slope from a ridge is more than 30 inches in width, a cricket or saddle must be installed, but it is recommended they be installed at a width greater than ________ inches.

a: 18
b: 20
c: 24
d: 26

A

c: 24

55
Q

Roof shingles are rated for fire resistance. They are classified as either A, B, or C. Which classification has the highest fire resistance?

a: A
b: B
c: C

A

a: A

56
Q

The most common amount of exposure for asphalt shingles is:

a: 4 inches
b: 5 inches
c: 6 inches
d: 7 inches

A

b: 5 inches

57
Q

True or False. To get a neat, professional look, taper the lap portion of hip and ridge with shingles that have been salvaged from scraps and full shingles as needed.

A

True

58
Q

Where a roof intersects with a wall, the roof underlayment should be carried up the wall 3 to 4 inches and ________ must be used as the shingles are installed.

a: Cap flashing
b: Step flashing
c: Counter flashing
d: None of the above

A

b: Step flashing

59
Q

True or False. Asphalt shingles have a base mat of tough asphalt-saturated roofing felt or fiberglass.

A

True

60
Q

The drip edge for wood shingles and shakes should extend past the eave fascia.

a: 1/2 inch
b: 3/4 inch
c: 1 inch
d: 1 1/2 inches

A

d: 1 1/2 inches

61
Q

Wood shakes should be spaced ________ apart to allow for expansion.

a: 1/4 to 3/8 inches
b: 3/8 to 1/2 inches
c: 3/8 to 5/8 inches
d: 1/2 to 34 inches

A

c: 3/8 to 5/8 inches

62
Q

Wood shingles and shakes should be from _______ in width. If the shake or shingle is too wide, split it with a roofer hatchet.

a: 2 to 6 inches
b: 2 to 7 inches
c: 3 to 8 inches
d: 5 to 10 inches

A

c: 3 to 8 inches

63
Q

Wood shingles and shakes require a side lap of _____ or more.

a: 1 inch
b: 1 1/2 inches
c: 2 inches
d: 2 1/2 inches

A

b: 1 1/2 inches

64
Q

Valley flashing for wood shingles shall be minimum 26 gauge corrosion resistant sheet metal and shall extend _______ from the centerline each way for roof slopes 12 and 12 or less.

a: 7 inches
b: 9 inches
c: 10 inches
d: 12 inches

A

c: 10 inches

65
Q

Valley flashing for wood shakes shall be minimum 26 gauge corrosion resistant sheet metal and shall extend _______ from the centerline each way.

a: 8 inches
b: 10 inches
c: 11 inches
d: 12 inches

A

c: 11 inches

66
Q

The building code prohibits the use of wood shingles or shakes on roof slopes below 3 in 12, but it is recommended that _____ be the least slope for shakes.

a: 3 1/2 in 12
b: 4 in 12
c: 5 in 12
d: 6 in 12

A

b: 4 in 12

67
Q

True or False. A drip edge should be installed under the underlayment at the eave and over the underlayment at the rake.

A

True

68
Q

Wood shingles and shakes can be installed over solid sheathing or spaced sheathing. It is required that only solid sheathing be used in areas of the country where the mean temperature in January is:

a: 40F or less
b: 30F or less
c: 25F or less
d: 20F or less

A

c: 25F or less

69
Q

With the exception of areas in the country with moderate to severe hail exposure, asphalt shingled roofs are permitted to be covered over with new shingles __________.

a: Once
b: Twice
c: Three times
d: All of the above

A

a: Once

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