Deck 14: Roofing

Question 1

The number of overlapping layers of roofing and the degree of weather protection offered by roofing material is known as ____.

A) stacking
B) banding
C) layering
D) coverage

Answer 1

D

Question 2

____ shingles have a base made of heavy asphalt-saturated paper felt coated with additional asphalt.

A) Fiberglass
B) Plastic
C) Organic
D) Aluminum

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Asphalt products are the most commonly used roof covering for residential construction.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Shingles cut with a utility knife are best done from the finished side of the shingle than the back side.

Question 5

The type of valley flashing where shingles from both sides of the roof are installed in an alternating fashion is called ____ valley.

A) woven
B) closed
C) open
D) stepped

Question 6

Flashing is a building material used to make watertight joints at roof intersections.

Question 7

The minimum temperature at which you should apply roll roofing is ____ degrees Fahrenheit.

A) 20
B) 30
C) 35
D) 45

Question 8

Before applying asphalt shingles to a roof, a ____ is installed along the roof edges.

A) rafter
B) drip edge
C) flashing
D) sill

Question 9

An important function of the ridgecap is to ventilate the space under the roof deck.

Question 10

Shingle underlayment is typically installed using asphalt ____.

A) coatings
B) laps
C) cements
D) felts

Question 11

Fiberglass shingles have a base made of a heavy asphalt-saturated paper felt.

Question 12

A ____ is the amount of roofing required to cover 100 square feet of roof surface.

A) deck
B) square
C) shingle butt
D) course

Question 13

Sixty pound (60#) felt covers more roof area per roll than 15# felt.

Question 14

Asphalt roofing products become soft in hot weather.

Question 15

Roof valleys are especially vulnerable to leakage.

Question 16

The ridge ____ is applied after both sides of the roof have been shingled.

A) seal
B) cap
C) coating
D) course

Question 17

Recommended maximum exposures of asphalt shingles to weather range from 4 to ____ inches.

A) 6
B) 8
C) 10
D) 12

Question 18

The cricket, which prevents accumulation of water behind the chimney, is a type of flashing.

Question 19

The starter course along the eave is installed to windseal the bottom edge of the first course of shingles.

Question 20

A simple way to prevent disintegration due to ____ is to fasten metal roofing material with fasteners made of the same metal.

A) selvage
B) exposure
C) electrolysis
D) flashing

Question 21

In chimney construction, flashings are installed by the ____ who build the chimney.

A) framers
B) roofers
C) finishers
D) masons

Question 22

____ valley involves applying asphalt shingles on both sides of the valley and alternately weaving each course over and across the valley.

A) Integrated
B) Woven
C) Extended
D) Spun

Question 23

____ flashings are individual metal pieces tucked between courses of shingles.

A) Unit
B) Integral
C) Temporary
D) Step

Question 24

A course of 36-inch wide, self-adhering, ____ asphalt eaves flashing is often referred to as an ice and water shield.

A) cauterized
B) laminated
C) rubberized
D) compacted

Question 25

____ is a general term for material used to increase the weathertightness at the intersections of different exterior surfaces.

A) Sealant
B) Flashing
C) Joining
D) Covering

Question 26

Valleys are finished as open valleys or ____ valleys.

A) closed
B) concealed
C) recessed
D) layered

Question 27

The standing portions of chimney side flashings are bedded to the chimney with ____.

A) mortar
B) asphalt cement
C) Portland cement
D) adhesive

Question 28

The term "____ flashing" refers to the flashing on the lower side of the chimney.

A) apron
B) side
C) head
D) counter

Question 29

In many cases, especially on steep pitch roofs, a cricket or ____ is built between the upper (back) side of the chimney and roof deck.

A) plane
B) runner
C) saddle
D) riser

Question 30

Flashings for round pipes, such as stack vents for plumbing systems and roof ventilators usually come as flashing ____ made for various roof pitches.

A) collars
B) rings
C) beds
D) insulators