ROOF

What does the term "pitch" refer to in roofing?

• The measurement of the roof's length

• The steepness or slope of a roof

• The thickness of the roofing material

• The architectural style of the roof

What are the correct properties using asphalt shingles as a roofing material?

• low performance for a higher cost

• high performance for a lower cost

• limited color options

• no slope requirements

Identify the roof component

Identify the roof component

Depth of ridge board is governed by the _______ of the roof.

Identify the roof component

Which is the correct description of a purlin?

• Enable a larger size of rafter to be used

• Timber member that increases the span of rafters.

• Timber member that reduces the span of rafters.

Identify the roof terminology

Identify the roof terminology
__________ : Horizontal distance measured between the internal faces of walls supporting the roof.

Identify the roof terminology
__________ : Wall following the slope of the roof from eave to ridge.