Deck 7: Roofs and Attics

Question 1

A steep-slope roof is anything above ____.

A) 2:10
B) 2:12
C) 3:10
D) 4:12

Answer 1

2:12

Question 2

Hip roofs covering a whole house have a minimum of ____ planes, and those covering porches or additions have at least three.

A) two
B) four
C) five
D) six

Answer 2

four

Question 3

Wood roofs may be framed with solid lumber, engineered lumber, ____ timber, or a combination of any of these.

A) light
B) graded
C) heavy
D) natural

Answer 3

heavy

Question 4

____ trusses are roofing trusses designed to span an area and provide adequate space for full-depth attic insulation across the entire area.

A) Heel-and-toe
B) Levered
C) Raised-heel
D) Spanned

Question 5

Proper installation of ____ that extend over the top of the ceiling insulation can help prevent "wind washing" in which air is allowed to blow through loose insulation, degrading its thermal performance.

A) eave baffles
B) negative-ventilation chutes
C) soffit vents
D) low-intake vents

Question 6

Unvented roofs are also referred to as ____ roofs.

A) cold
B) simple
C) dry
D) hot

Question 7

A radiant barrier is a thin layer of ____ material, either applied directly to the roof sheathing or installed as a separate film attached to the rafters, that faces into the attic space.

A) absorbent
B) reflective
C) insulating
D) clear

Question 8

Since the primary purpose of roofing is to keep ____ out of the house, selecting products that can be installed properly by available labor is key.

A) sunlight
B) bugs and animals
C) water
D) wind

Question 9

Many manufacturers are now incorporating recycled content into their roofing products, particularly ____.

A) metal and plastic
B) rubber and fiber
C) metal and fiber
D) metal and rubber

Question 10

____ reflectance is the fraction of electromagnetic energy that an object or surface reflects.

A) External
B) Solar
C) Surface
D) Liner

Question 11

Composition shingles made of asphalt and glass fiber are the most popular steep-slope roofing material, comprising approximately 60% of the residential market and typically lasting between ____ years.

A) 15 and 20
B) 20 and 30
C) 30 and 40
D) 40 and 50

Question 12

Metal roofing is available with as much as ____% recycled content, and the waste is generally fully recyclable.

A) 60
B) 70
C) 85
D) 100

Question 13

Wood shingle and shake roofing can be made from many species, but ____ is the most commonly available.

A) oak
B) maple
C) pine
D) cedar

Question 14

____ is among the most durable roofing materials available. Cut in thin sheets, it can last over 100 years.

A) Slate
B) Rubber
C) Plastic
D) Tile

Question 15

Roofing felt, also referred to as tar paper, is made from sheets of ____ that are impregnated and coated with tar to provide a water-resistant coating for protecting roofs as well as exterior walls.

A) felt
B) a combination of paper and felt
C) paper
D) either paper or felt

Question 16

One unique property of waterproof membranes is their ability to seal around ____, which makes them a particularly effective underlayment on roofs below 3:12.

A) seams
B) nails
C) corners
D) edges

Question 17

____ flashing is installed on walls behind the water-resistant barrier and is interlaced with the roof shingles.

A) Edge
B) Kick-out
C) Rake
D) Step

Question 18

____ are openings in the side of a building or wall that allow water to flow out off of low slope roofs.

A) Downspouts
B) Parapets
C) Scuppers
D) Internal drains

Question 19

____ is a rolled roof material with a heat-activated adhesive.

A) Torch-down modified bitumen
B) Solar bitumen
C) Single-ply torch-down membrane
D) Single-ply membrane

Question 20

PVC roofing is composed of plastic waterproofing combined with a ____ reinforcement layer.

A) fiber
B) metal
C) plastic
D) rubber

Question 21

A common substrate for green roofs, ____ can be mechanically fastened, fully adhered, or loose-laid with ballast.

A) EPDM
B) PVC
C) TPO
D) Bitumen

Question 22

Flat-seam soldered metal roofs are a sustainable solution for ____ roofs; however, they are complicated to install properly and can be very expensive.

A) low-slope
B) steep-slope
C) flat
D) shed

Question 23

Sometimes referred to as living roofs or ____ roofs, green roofs employ special plants in a growing medium that covers a membrane roof.

A) sod
B) grassy
C) nourishing
D) vegetated

Question 24

When gutters are installed on a metal roof, the gutter material should be compatible with the roof metal to avoid ____ that occurs between different materials.

A) galvanic corrosion
B) rust
C) friction
D) decay

Question 25

When considering rainwater collection for irrigation or potable use, the choice of roofing materials will have an effect on the quality of the water. ____ roofs provide the cleanest water.

A) Composition
B) Rubber
C) Metal
D) Slate

Question 26

Match each statement with item below

-Roofs that slope in one direction only.

A)Solar Reflectance Index
B)Shed roofs
C)Kick-out flashing
D)Steep-slope roof
E)Rake flashing
F)Albedo

Question 27

Match each statement with item below

-Includes the visible, infrared, and ultraviolet wavelengths on a scale of 0 to 1.

A)Solar Reflectance Index
B)Shed roofs
C)Kick-out flashing
D)Steep-slope roof
E)Rake flashing
F)Albedo

Question 28

Match each statement with item below

-Measures a material's ability to reject solar heat and thereby stay cool.

A)Solar Reflectance Index
B)Shed roofs
C)Kick-out flashing
D)Steep-slope roof
E)Rake flashing
F)Albedo

Question 29

Match each statement with item below

-Designed to shed water.

A)Solar Reflectance Index
B)Shed roofs
C)Kick-out flashing
D)Steep-slope roof
E)Rake flashing
F)Albedo

Question 30

Match each statement with item below

-Installed at the bottom of a roof slope that is adjacent to a wall.

A)Solar Reflectance Index
B)Shed roofs
C)Kick-out flashing
D)Steep-slope roof
E)Rake flashing
F)Albedo

Question 31

Match each statement with item below

-Should be installed to protect the sides of a roof, directing any water running off the side of the roof away from the decking and trim.

A)Solar Reflectance Index
B)Shed roofs
C)Kick-out flashing
D)Steep-slope roof
E)Rake flashing
F)Albedo