To pass the test, the weight of the test-cut components must be within what percent plus or minus of the specified requirements?
10
15
20
25
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To pass the test, the weight of the test-cut components must be within what percent plus or minus of the specified requirements?
10
15
20
25
To install shingles in a woven valley
Trim the shingles two inches back from the valley centerline
The felt underlayment must be doubled in the valley area
Extend the shingles across the valley
Shingle end joints should be at least 12 inches from valley centerline
To ensure a snug fit it is good practice to
Order pre-cut materials
Hire a professional carpenter
Miter the rake tiles
Use lead soakers
To construct an open valley, shingles at the upper end of an open valley should be inches apart at the centerline.
3
6
9
12
To allow for expansion and contraction, install a loose 4-inch glass fiber strip covered with?
Type III asphalt
16-inch Tedlar sheet
Concrete or mortar barrier
Lead slip sheet
Tile installation on slopes 2 1/2 in 12
Are not allowed
Require mortar
Require nails and clips
Require 2 ply sealed underlayment
There should be no fasteners within how many inches of a woven valley centerline?
12
10
8
6
The weather check nearest the butt of the tile is called a
Drain hole
Birds relief
Air plug
Nose lug
The type of mortar to be used when setting tile is
M
N
S
The top thin edge of a wood shake shingle is called the
tab
toe
tail
butt
The test cut of the BUR system should be
10 by 42 inches to the length of the felts
12 by 36 inches at right angles to the felts
24 by 10 inches at right angles to the felts
42 by 10 inches at right angles to the felts
The starter course for wood shingles according to Roofing and Construction Estimating should overhang beyond the eaves fascia
1 inch
1.5 inches
1.75 inches
2 inches
The softening point of type III asphalt used in roofing should be degrees Fahrenheit maximum.
135-151
158-176
180-205
210-225
The slope of a woven valley should be limited to slopes of at least
3 in 12
4 in 12
5 in 12
6 in 12
The slates are installed at the upper end of the valley to within two inches of each side of the valley centerline when installing a(n) (slate) valley.
Canoe
Round
Closed
Open
The sealing out of water under pressure is called
Hydrostatic head
Hydrokenisis
Blocking head
Force majeure
The rule of thumb for adequate attic ventilation is
1 square foot of net free vent for each 150 square feet of vertical attic surface
1 square foot of net free vent for each 300 square feet of vertical attic surface
1 square foot of net free vent for each 150 square feet of horizontal attic surface
1 square foot of net free vent for each 300 square feet of horizontal attic surface
The roofer should allow how many inches of overhang along the rake fascia for the installation of wood shakes according to Roofing Construction and Estimating?
0.5
1
2
3
The roof expansion joints are necessary in order to
To assist in distribution of superimposed loads.
To accommodate movement of roof assemblies due to thermal movement.
To control possible leakage.
None of the above.
The required test cut area should be
12 inches by 12 inches
12 inches by 18 inches
10 inches by 42 inches
18 inches by 36 inches