roof stuff

What does the word underlayment refer to in roof systems?

• the material between the shingles and the roof deck

• the top roof material

• clothing roofers use in cold weather

• shingles

What does rake mean in terms of a roof?

• the sloped edge of a roof along the first rafter

• used for landscaping roofing sytems

• the peak of the roof

• this side of a roof

What is the purpose of a vent in a roof

• an opening that allows the escape of air, heat, and water vapor

• an opening that catches moisture and bring it into the house

• an opening that allows heat to come into the house

• an opening that allows air conditioning to work

What is a gutter in roofing systems?

• a channeled component that conveys water off the roof

• that's the concrete along your driveway

• that's where many roofers minds are

• a channeled component that brings the water right down the valley of the roof

Looking at this picture, what do you suppose the purpose of a drip edge is?

• help the water channel to where it needs to go

• it allows the water to drip slowly off the house

• in winter, it helps the snow and ice slide off the roof

• it is for decoration

What is the difference between fascia and soffit?

• the fascia is on the edge of the eaves and the soffit is under the eaves

• the soffit is to keep water out and the fascia is to limit sunlight

• the soffit is on the edge of the eaves and the fascia is under the eaves

• they are about the same thing