Roof Finishes

The main function of roof finishes is ...

• Provide Strength and stability to roof

• Provide weather resistance

• Provide insulation against heat and sound

• Provide fire resistance

• Provide good looks

Type of roof finishes chosen will effect the ...

• Strength and stability of the roof

• Degree of weather resistance

• Degree of insulation against heat and sound

• Degree of fire resistance

• Appearance of the building

Two main category of roof finishes are ...

• Tiles roofing

• Slate roofing

• Sheet roofing

• Tails roofing

• Clay roofing

Clay is a common material for roofing which is very durable, high water absorption, light in weight and has very attractive natural colour.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Double lap tiles have no side lap and minimal end lap

• TRUE

• FALSE

Single lap tiles are arranged parallel from top to down, have side lap and minimal end lap

• TRUE

• FALSE

Best description for the photo shown is ...

• Pakcik should have retired already

• Pakcik is fixing the "S" shaped tiles

• Pakcik is nailing the roofing tiles

• Pakcik is smashing old roofing tiles

The type of roofing tile shown is ...

• Single Roman Tile

• Married Roman Tile

• Double Roman Tile

• Old Roman Tile

Diagram shown is ...

• Installation detail of single lap tiles at eaves

• Installation detail of double lap tiles at eaves

• Installation detail of single lap tiles at ridge

• Installation detail of double lap tiles at ridge

Diagram shown is ...

• Installation detail of single lap tiles at eaves

• Installation detail of double lap tiles at eaves

• Installation detail of single lap tiles at ridge

• Installation detail of double lap tiles at ridge