Roof Sheathing Quiz

The most common materials for roof sheathing are _______ and _______.

• plywood and oriented strand board (OSB)

• metal and concrete

• plastic and glass

• fiberboard and gypsum

Proper spacing between roof sheathing panels should be _______ inch(es).

• 1/8

• 1/4

• 1/2

• 3/4

The purpose of roof sheathing is to provide _______ and _______.

• structural support and a base for roofing materials

• insulation and waterproofing

• ventilation and aesthetic appeal

• soundproofing and fire resistance

Roof sheathing should start from the _______ of the roof and work _______.

• bottom and upward

• top and downward

• middle and outward

• side and inward

Sheathing should be installed with the _______ side facing out.

• rough

• smooth

• polished

• glossy

_______ is the preferred method for fastening roof sheathing.

• Nailing

• Gluing

• Stapling

• Taping

What is the purpose of underlayment in roofing?

• To add an extra layer of insulation

• To waterproof the roof

• To provide a base for shingles

• To improve ventilation

True or False: Safety harnesses are required when working on roof sheathing installations at height.

• True

• False

__________ saw

• Circular

• Hand

• Chain

• Band

__________

• Rough

• Smooth

• Soft

• Hard