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A comprehensive overview of various roofing materials, their properties, and best practices for installation. It covers a wide range of topics, including the use of wood shingles, asphalt shingles, tile, metal roofing, and more. The document delves into specific details such as the appropriate fasteners, lap requirements, slope considerations, and proper flashing techniques. It also addresses common issues and troubleshooting measures related to roofing systems. This resource would be valuable for construction professionals, roofing contractors, and individuals involved in the design, installation, or maintenance of roofing systems. The information presented can serve as a reference guide for ensuring the proper and efficient execution of roofing projects, while also highlighting important safety and code compliance considerations.
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Wood shingles are generally fastened with ____ nails each. 1 2 3 4 โโ 2 What is the area of the right triangle shown below? l.. l.. 6' l.. l.. [ ]_____________________________________ 10'
60 sq ft 50 sq ft 40 sq ft 30 sq ft โโ 30 sq ft End shingles in an open valley are set in _____ of cement: 1" 2" 2-ยฝ" 3" โโ 3"
What is the melting point of Type II flat asphalt? 135ยฐ-151ยฐ F 158ยฐ-176ยฐ F 185ยฐ-205ยฐ F 210ยฐ-225ยฐ F โโ 158 ยฐ-176ยฐ F To form water-tight lap joints with PVC single-ply membranes, use: hot tar
nails epoxy heat or a chemical solvent โโ heat or a chemical solvent What sort of adhesive do you use on rolled roofing? rubber cement tar plastic asphalt cement other โโ plastic asphalt cement
collar beam wall plate โโ rafters For a two-square flat roof, what is the maximum live load per square foot? 12 psf 20 psf 30 psf 40 psf โโ 20 psf What is the most common type of fuel used in tar kettles? kerosene
gasoline LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) hydrogen โโ LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) For wood shingles, the minimum distance from the middle of the valley to the edge is: 8" 11" 12"
27 shingles 30 shingles โโ 27 shingles What is the correct exposure for typical hip tiles? 8" 14" 20" 24" โโ 14" Loads placed on a roof should generally be placed over:
the ridge eaves beams & trusses the rake โโ beams & trusses Corrugated aluminum roofing should have an overlap at the ends of: 4" 6" 8"
nails flashings shingles โโ shingles On shake roofs you should figure _______ of 30-lb, 18"-wide felt for each square of shakes at 10" exposure. ยฝ roll 1 roll 1-ยฝ rolls 2 rolls โโ 1-ยฝ rolls What constitutes a fire-retardant roof?
Class A Class A, B, or C Class A or B Class C โโ Class A, B, or C On an asphalt shingle roof, a nail that has backed out of the deck should be: driven back in driven back in, and the nail hole filled with mastic removed
to allow moisture to penetrate deep into the concrete to allow for thermal expansion to allow for additional drying of concrete and to prevent the buildup โโ to allow for additional drying of concrete and to prevent the buildup of water-vapor pressure Mechanical fasteners and asphalt cementing must be used to attach the first ply of a roof membrane to: steel decks poured gypsum concrete decks precast plank decks lightweight concrete decks โโ steel decks
What type of nail should be used with aluminum shingles? aluminum galvanized steel copper brass โโ aluminum You show up at a job and notice that the roof deck is substandard. You should: notify the homeowner notify the general contractor
the cement breaks off too wide a vent cap is used inadequate flashing โโ too wide a vent cap is used : The area where a gable roof meets a main roof is a(n): rake ridge eave
valley โโ valley Separator sheets are used for PVC membranes: as thermal insulation to permit the membrane to move over the deck without abrasion as acoustic insulation as a moisture barrier โโ to permit the membrane to move over the deck without abrasion How many lineal feet to a square of wood shakes? 80 ft 90 ft
