Question 1

Which of the following steep- roof materials is most commonly used in contemporary buildings?

Accepted Answer

A) Slate 
B) Asphalt shingle 
C) Clay tile 
D) Wood shingle 
E) Concrete tile 
A) Slate 
B) Asphalt shingle 
C) Clay tile 
D) Wood shingle 
E) Concrete tile

Question 2

Asphalt shingles are provided with a self- sealing adhesive line along the entire length of a shingle and about half- way through its width, which bonds the overlying shingle with the shingles immediately below. In addition to the adhesive line, what other form anchorage is providing in an asphalt shingle roof?

Accepted Answer

Each shingle is nail

Question 3

Name the shingle varieties commonly used on steep roofs. Which of these is most commonly used?

Accepted Answer

(i)Asphalt shingles are most c

Question 4

Drip edge flashings are installed at eave and rake of a steep roof. Are these flashings installed above roof underlayment or below it?

Accepted Answer

Above roof underlaym

Question 5

The junctions between the walls of a chimney and a steep roof need to be flashed. Which of the following flashings is required as chimney flashing?

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 6

Steep roof slope for an asphalt shingle roof is divided under two classes: standard slope and nonstandard slope. What is the difference between the two and the reason for the two- slope classification?

Accepted Answer

Standard slope for an asphalt shingle ro

Question 7

In an asphalt shingle roof, sheet- metal valley flashing is used in a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) closed- cut valley. 
B) open valley. 
C) woven valley. 
D) all of the above. 
E) A and B only. 
A) closed- cut valley. 
B) open valley. 
C) woven valley. 
D) all of the above. 
E) A and B only.

Question 8

A roof tile profile that resembles a barrel is generally referred to as a

Accepted Answer

A) barrel tile. 
B) semicircular tile. 
C) mission tile. 
D) all of the above. 
A) barrel tile. 
B) semicircular tile. 
C) mission tile. 
D) all of the above.

Question 9

Using a sketch, explain the essential components of a steep roof.

Accepted Answer

A steep roof typically consists of sever

Question 10

Because a clay or concrete tile roof is more durable, the requirement for roof underlayment in a concrete or clay tile roof is less stringent than that in an asphalt shingle roof.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In addition to the valley underlayment, a valley in an asphalt shingle roof is covered with flashing in three ways. Name the types and the materials used for flashing.

Accepted Answer

(i)Open valley flashing, consi

Question 12

Explain what step flashing is, the material it is made of, and where it is commonly used.

Accepted Answer

Step flashing is a type of flashing used

Question 13

In a steep roof, the ice dam protection membrane is generally provided at the

Accepted Answer

A) valley. 
B) rake. 
C) hip. 
D) ridge. 
E) eave. 
A) valley. 
B) rake. 
C) hip. 
D) ridge. 
E) eave.

Question 14

What is a steep roof underlayment? With the help of a sketch, explain the underlayment requirements for an asphalt shingle roof.

Accepted Answer

A steep roof underlayment is a material

Question 15

An architectural metal roof serves both as roof deck and roof cover.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 34: Roofing-I Steep Roofs

Which of the following steep- roof materials is most commonly used in contemporary buildings?

Name the shingle varieties commonly used on steep roofs. Which of these is most commonly used?

Drip edge flashings are installed at eave and rake of a steep roof. Are these flashings installed above roof underlayment or below it?

The junctions between the walls of a chimney and a steep roof need to be flashed. Which of the following flashings is required as chimney flashing?

Steep roof slope for an asphalt shingle roof is divided under two classes: standard slope and nonstandard slope. What is the difference between the two and the reason for the two- slope classification?

In an asphalt shingle roof, sheet- metal valley flashing is used in a(n)

A roof tile profile that resembles a barrel is generally referred to as a

Using a sketch, explain the essential components of a steep roof.

Because a clay or concrete tile roof is more durable, the requirement for roof underlayment in a concrete or clay tile roof is less stringent than that in an asphalt shingle roof.

In addition to the valley underlayment, a valley in an asphalt shingle roof is covered with flashing in three ways. Name the types and the materials used for flashing.

Explain what step flashing is, the material it is made of, and where it is commonly used.

In a steep roof, the ice dam protection membrane is generally provided at the

What is a steep roof underlayment? With the help of a sketch, explain the underlayment requirements for an asphalt shingle roof.

An architectural metal roof serves both as roof deck and roof cover.

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