Question 1

The roof underlayment commonly used in steep roofs is

Accepted Answer

A) No. 1 asphalt- treated fiberglass felt. 
B) No. 30 asphalt- treated organic felt. 
C) No. 15 asphalt- treated organic felt. 
D) A and B. 
E) B and C. 
A) No. 1 asphalt- treated fiberglass felt. 
B) No. 30 asphalt- treated organic felt. 
C) No. 15 asphalt- treated organic felt. 
D) A and B. 
E) B and C.

Question 2

What is the minimum slope and maximum slope for steep roofs with concrete or clay tiles?

Accepted Answer

Minimum sl

Question 3

The primary purpose of a batten system in a clay (or concrete)tile roof is to

Accepted Answer

A) provide a nail base for tiles. 
B) provide a drainage layer under the tiles. 
C) provide a cushion to the tiles. 
D) none of the above. 
A) provide a nail base for tiles. 
B) provide a drainage layer under the tiles. 
C) provide a cushion to the tiles. 
D) none of the above.

Question 4

The batten system in a clay or concrete tile roof is installed

Accepted Answer

A) between the roof deck and the roof underlayment. 
B) between the roof underlayment and the clay (or concrete)tiles. 
C) between the deck and the clay (or concrete)tiles. 
D) none of the above. 
A) between the roof deck and the roof underlayment. 
B) between the roof underlayment and the clay (or concrete)tiles. 
C) between the deck and the clay (or concrete)tiles. 
D) none of the above.

Question 5

What are asphalt shingles made of?

Accepted Answer

They are made of a fiberglass

Question 6

Sketch a typical three- tab asphalt shingle, showing the adhesive lines and their purpose.

Accepted Answer

A typical three-tab asphalt shingle cons

Question 7

Which of the following flashings in a steep roof has the shape of a small, steep roof?

Accepted Answer

A) Step flashing 
B) Apron flashing 
C) Cricket flashing 
D) All of the above 
E) Only A and C 
A) Step flashing 
B) Apron flashing 
C) Cricket flashing 
D) All of the above 
E) Only A and C

Question 8

What does the deck generally consist of in steep roofs?

Accepted Answer

Oriented strandboard

Question 9

What is an ice dam protection membrane in a steep roof and where is it needed?

Accepted Answer

An ice dam protection membrane is instal

Question 10

Drip edge flashings are installed at eave and rake of a steep roof. Which material are they made of?

Accepted Answer

Galvanized steel or

Question 11

Using a sketch, explain the components of an architectural metal roof.

Accepted Answer

An architectural metal roof typically co

Question 12

What is the minimum and maximum slope for a steep roof with asphalt shingles?

Accepted Answer

Minimum 3:

Question 13

Explain the pros and cons of using an open valley, a closed- cut valley, and a woven valley in an asphalt shingle roof.

Accepted Answer

Open Valley:
Pros:
- Allows for better w

Question 14

Three- tab asphalt shingles are most commonly used for an asphalt shingle steep roof. What do the tabs represent and what is their purpose?

Accepted Answer

Tabs represent the cutouts. Th

Question 15

The installation of asphalt shingles begins with the starter course at the eave. What does the starter course consist of and how much roof area does it cover?

Accepted Answer

The starter course consists of

Question 16

After laying the starter course of shingles at the eave, regular shingles are laid. Where do the courses of regular shingles begin?

Accepted Answer

The regular shingles begin at

Question 17

In an asphalt shingle roof, which of the following flashings is interwoven with shingles?

Accepted Answer

A) Step flashing 
B) Apron flashing 
C) Cricket flashing 
D) All of the above 
E) Only A and C 
A) Step flashing 
B) Apron flashing 
C) Cricket flashing 
D) All of the above 
E) Only A and C

Question 18

An asphalt shingle roof is generally not permitted if the roof slope exceeds

Accepted Answer

A) 18:12. 
B) 24:12. 
C) 21:12. 
D) 15:12. 
E) 12:12. 
A) 18:12. 
B) 24:12. 
C) 21:12. 
D) 15:12. 
E) 12:12.

Question 19

A double- layer roof underlayment is required in an asphalt shingle roof if the roof slope is

Accepted Answer

A) between 3:12 and 4:12. 
B) between 3:12 and 9:12. 
C) between 3:12 and 6:12. 
D) between 3:12 and 5:12. 
E) none of the above. 
A) between 3:12 and 4:12. 
B) between 3:12 and 9:12. 
C) between 3:12 and 6:12. 
D) between 3:12 and 5:12. 
E) none of the above.

Question 20

In a standing- seam metal roof, the roof panels are

Accepted Answer

A) shop formed and site finished. 
B) site formed from a prefinished sheet- metal roll. 
C) shop formed and shop finished. 
D) any one of the above. 
A) shop formed and site finished. 
B) site formed from a prefinished sheet- metal roll. 
C) shop formed and shop finished. 
D) any one of the above.

Exam 34: Roofing-I Steep Roofs

The roof underlayment commonly used in steep roofs is

What is the minimum slope and maximum slope for steep roofs with concrete or clay tiles?

The primary purpose of a batten system in a clay (or concrete)tile roof is to

The batten system in a clay or concrete tile roof is installed

What are asphalt shingles made of?

Sketch a typical three- tab asphalt shingle, showing the adhesive lines and their purpose.

Which of the following flashings in a steep roof has the shape of a small, steep roof?

What does the deck generally consist of in steep roofs?

What is an ice dam protection membrane in a steep roof and where is it needed?

Drip edge flashings are installed at eave and rake of a steep roof. Which material are they made of?

Using a sketch, explain the components of an architectural metal roof.

What is the minimum and maximum slope for a steep roof with asphalt shingles?

Explain the pros and cons of using an open valley, a closed- cut valley, and a woven valley in an asphalt shingle roof.

Three- tab asphalt shingles are most commonly used for an asphalt shingle steep roof. What do the tabs represent and what is their purpose?

The installation of asphalt shingles begins with the starter course at the eave. What does the starter course consist of and how much roof area does it cover?

After laying the starter course of shingles at the eave, regular shingles are laid. Where do the courses of regular shingles begin?

In an asphalt shingle roof, which of the following flashings is interwoven with shingles?

An asphalt shingle roof is generally not permitted if the roof slope exceeds

A double- layer roof underlayment is required in an asphalt shingle roof if the roof slope is

In a standing- seam metal roof, the roof panels are

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