Roofing Materials & Methods (All)

An attic space must be properly ventilated to prevent ____.

• heat buildup
• moisture damage from condensation
• insect damage
• All of the above

The ____ is bent downward over the edge of the roof, causing rainwater to drip free of the cornice construction.

•  flashing
• drip edge
• underlayment
• starter strip

The ____ backs up the first course of shingles and fills in the gaps between the tabs.

• flashing
• drip edge
• underlayment
• starter strip

To prevent water damage from ice dams during cold weather, ____ should be installed.

• drip edge
• fascia
• ice-and-water barrier
• gutter guards

Underlayment applied to a roof ____.

• protects the sheathing from moisture until shingles are laid
• helps prevent wind-driven rain and snow from entering
• prevents contact between shingles and resinous areas in the sheathing
• All of the above.

It is recommended that an ice-and-water barrier be installed at the eaves and extend ____ inside the building’s outside wall line. 

• 12"
• 24"
• 30"
• 36"

Saturated felts are used for sheathing paper under shingles.

• True
• False

Exposure is a measurement of the durability of a roofing material.

• True
• False

Placing underlayment on a damp roof could cause damage from trapped moisture.

• True
• False

Asphalt shingles are the most common type in use today.

• True
• False