CAD - Chapter 17 - Roof Designs

T/F: An 8:12 slope is steeper than a 12:12 slope.

• False
• True

Added support members called ___ are generally needed in a wide box cornice to attach the horizontal soffits.

• hanging brackets
• vertical beams
• lookouts

• decorative trim

Also known as gable end...

• Roof

• Window

• Door

• Rake

The area of the roof that includes the fascia and overhand is called the ___.

• attic
• gutter
• chimney
• cornice / eaves

Asphalt shingle is an example of a ___ roofing material?

• lightweight

• heavier

• metal

• wood

A built-up or membrane roof covering is needed for this type of roof.

• Tile roof
• Flat roof
• Sloped roof
• Metal roof

Flashing should be used...

• to provide extra lighting inside the building
• to increase the aesthetic appeal of the building
• to keep the building warm during winter
• -where any feature pierces the roof

  -where a roof attaches to a second floor wall

  -next to a chimney

A form composed of triangular shapes are...

• Square form
• Flooring beams

• Roof trusses

• Triangular form

A gable roof has a cornice on ___ sides.

• all four
• only one side
• 2 sides

• no sides

Galvanized sheet metal, aluminum, or copper applied to a roof to prevent water from entering is called...

• shingles

• wood
• house wrap

• flashing