Roof Construction Quiz

What is the purpose of a roof?

• To make the building look pretty

• To provide protection from the elements

• To hold the building up

• To let light in

Which of the following is NOT an element that a roof protects against?

• Sun

• Rain

• Wind

• Fire

What does a roof usually consist of?

• A layer of paint

• A weatherproof skin with insulation

• A layer of bricks

• A glass cover

What are the two types of roofs based on the slope of the roof surface?

• Pitched and Flat

• Curved and Slanted

• Round and Square

• High and Low

What is the maximum pitch of a flat roof?

• 10 degrees

• 20 degrees

• 30 degrees

• 40 degrees

What material is probably used for covering flat roofs?

• Wood

• Bitumen

• Plastic

• Glass

What is the slope of a Lean to roof greater than?

• 5 degrees

• 10 degrees

• 15 degrees

• 20 degrees

Where does a Lean to roof usually abut?

• Another lower wall

• Another higher wall

• A tree

• A fence

What is a gable?

• A straight wall with a triangular upper part

• A round roof with no walls

• A flat roof with a square shape

• A curved wall with a circular top

Which type of roof has a pitch of 10 degrees or less?

• Flat roof

• Gable roof

• Hip roof

• Mansard roof