Question 1

The term ____ is used to represent the portion of the roof that extends past the walls.&#10;A) overhang&#10;B) dormer&#10;C) valley&#10;D) mansard

Accepted Answer

An overhang is the portion of the roof that extends past the walls. A dormer is a structure that protrudes from a sloping roof and contains a window. A valley is the internal angle formed by the intersection of two sloping roof surfaces. A mansard is a roof style with two slopes on all sides, with the lower slope being steeper than the upper one.

Question 2

Why does built-up roofing prevent water from leaking into a structure?&#10;A) It has no seams.&#10;B) It is only used on high-sloped roofs.&#10;C) It is made of metal.&#10;D) It is made of a single solid sheet of rubber.

Accepted Answer

Built-up roofing is constructed by layering multiple layers of roofing felt and asphalt, creating a seamless and durable surface that prevents water from penetrating the roof.

Question 3

A(n) ____ is an exterior corner formed by two intersecting roof planes.&#10;A) roof pitch&#10;B) valley&#10;C) overhang&#10;D) hip

Accepted Answer

A hip is an exterior corner formed by two intersecting roof planes.

Question 4

Attic vents must have an area equal to _____ of the attic area.&#10;A) 1/150&#10;B) 1/100&#10;C) 1/75&#10;D) 1/50

Accepted Answer

Attic vents should have an area equal to 1/150 of the attic area to ensure proper ventilation.

Question 5

A boxed eave is an eave with a covering applied directly to the bottom side of the rafter or truss tails.

Accepted Answer

A boxed eave is indeed an eave with a covering applied directly to the bottom side of the rafter or truss tails.

Question 6

Roof pitch is measured in the field with a framer's square, using inches as the unit of measurement.

Accepted Answer

Roof pitch is indeed measured in the field with a framer's square, and inches are commonly used as the unit of measurement.

Question 7

Which statement about wood shakes is correct?&#10;A) They are thinner than shingles.&#10;B) They can only be installed over solid sheathing.&#10;C) Their use may be restricted in areas of high fire danger.&#10;D) They have a very uniform texture.

Accepted Answer

Wood shakes are often restricted in areas of high fire danger due to their higher flammability compared to other roofing materials. Choices A and D are incorrect as wood shakes are typically thicker and have a more natural, non-uniform texture. Choice B is partially correct, as some building codes may require solid sheathing for wood shake installation, but there are also open sheathing installation methods available.

Question 8

The term fascia is used to describe the inclined trim that hangs from the projecting edge of a roof rake.

Accepted Answer

The term fascia refers to a band or strip of material that runs horizontally under a roof edge, typically used for attaching gutters and to cover the ends of the roof rafters or trusses, not the inclined trim of a roof rake.

Question 9

A gambrel end wall is the wall perpendicular to the ridge.

Accepted Answer

A gambrel end wall is not perpendicular to the ridge; it is actually the triangular wall at the end of a gambrel roof, which runs parallel to the ridge.

Question 10

The term ____ is used to describe the horizontal edge of a roof that overhangs the exterior wall.&#10;A) hip&#10;B) overhang&#10;C) eave&#10;D) rake

Accepted Answer

An eave is the horizontal edge of a roof that overhangs the exterior wall.

Question 11

A roof framing plan shows the size and direction of the construction members required to frame the roof.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A roof framing plan shows the size...

Question 12

The ____ is the trim placed at the end of the truss or rafter tails.&#10;A) eave&#10;B) fascia&#10;C) cornice&#10;D) rake

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____ is the trim placed at...

Question 13

A ____ is a horizontal intersection between two or more roof planes and represents the highest point of a roof.&#10;A) dormer&#10;B) ridge&#10;C) hip&#10;D) mansard

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ____ is a horizontal intersection between...

Question 14

The term square describes an area of roofing that covers _____. A) 1 sq ft (.1 m²) B) 10 sq ft (.9 m²) C) 50 sq ft (4.6 m²) D) 100 sq ft (9.3 m²)

Accepted Answer

The answer of The term square describes an area of...

Question 15

The ____ roof has angled walls on all four sides of the structure to enclose the upper floor.&#10;A) gambrel&#10;B) mansard&#10;C) A-frame&#10;D) gable

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____ roof has angled walls on...

Deck 16: Roof Plan Components