Roofing in Civil and Mechanical Engineering : Practice MCQ Questions & Answers with Explanations

Cover all large cracks and resinous areas with

counter batten system of 1 X 2 should be mounted vertically

Corrosion resistant should be used when blocking is not used.

Corrosion resistant drip edges should extend how many inches back from the edge?

Continuous flashing over unsealed underlayment requires

Commercial standard slates up to 18 inches long should normally be fastened with penny nails.

Cold-applied bitumens should be applied at a rate of how many gallons per square?

Cold-applied bitumen emulsions should be applied at a rate of how many gallons per square?

Closed-cut valley work requires the end shingle

Cap flashing should extend into the mortar joint a minimum of how many inches?

Billy Ray is installing 24 inch tapersplit shakes. Billy Ray should use

Before re-roofing, all large cracks, knotholes, loose knots and resinous areas in the deck should be?

Before applying roofing over prestressed concrete decks many manufacturers recommend the installation of

Battens are required on roof slopes of

Ballasted EPDM systems are limited to a height of

Ballast normally adds pounds per square foot of dead load.

At least a gauge metal should be used for gutters and downspouts.

As a general rule, most gutters are usually any of the following inches wide except

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?

Application of step flashing against a vertical side requires underlayment to be carried up onto the sidewall at least