241.
Ballast normally adds pounds per square foot of dead load.
A
5
B
10
C
15
D
25
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Ballast normally adds pounds per square foot of dead load.
5
10
15
25
At least a gauge metal should be used for gutters and downspouts.
26
28
24
30
As a general rule, most gutters are usually any of the following inches wide except
2
4
5
6
Areas of loose membrane should be cut, heated and bonded to the substrate. An additional piece of the same material shall be installed beyond the area to be repaired extending a minimum of how many inches over the cut in all directions?
6
7
8
4
Application of step flashing against a vertical side requires underlayment to be carried up onto the sidewall at least
2 to 3 inches
3 to 4 inches
4 to 6 inches
6 to 8 inches
Application of shingles in a closed-cut valley requires shingles extend at least how many inches beyond the valley centerline?
12
10
8
6
Any time the width of a chimney exceeds feet a metal saddle flashing should be installed.
2
3
4
6
Aluminum coating on a roof reduces the heat load by percent, compared todark-surfaced roofing.
35
40
45
50
Aluminum coating is applied at the rate of about gallon(s) per square.
1
1 to 2
2
2 to 3
According to the NRC, when applying roll roofing using the concealed nail method; inch strips of asphalt material should be installed along the eaves and rakes.
4
9
12
18
According to Roofing Construction and Estimating, Type IV special steep asphalt softens at how many degrees Fahrenheit?
135 to 151
158 to 176
180 to 205
205 to 225
According to Roofing Construction and Estimating, if battens are not raised or kerfed to allow drainage, they should not be longer than how many feet?
4
6
8
10
According to Roofing Construction and Estimating, a 54 inch horizontal wide chimney requires
wood saddle at the upper side of the chimney
copper flash at the low side of the chimney
galvanized iron cricket at the upper side of the chimney
metal apron on the terminal side of the cricket
According to Roofing Construction and Estimating, 1 X 2 wood battens 4 feet long should have ends separated by how many inches?
1 inch
2 inches
1/2 inch
3/4 inches
According to Roofing Construction and Estimating when installing metal roofing flashing at a vertical wall, the pan should be bent how many degrees?
90
45
30
15
Woven valleys should only be used when the roof slope is or steeper.
2 in 10
4 in 10
3 in 12
4 in 12
According to Roofing Construction & Estimating, the term given to a triple layer of shingles used for visual distinction is called a
ribbon or shadow course
pattern line
saddle flashing
starter course
Wood shingles and shakes have wind uplift ratings up to miles per hour.
63
80
90
130
According to Roofing Construction & Estimating, nails placed in an area that will be covered by a shingle is called
blind nailing
face nailing
butt nailing
edge nailing
Widening of valley centerlines is helpful because it
Gives a better appearance increasing your chances of getting paid
Lets ice free itself
Allows rainwater to move freely
Does not allow the accumulation of leaves