PLTW CEA 3.1.4 Commercial Roof Systems

A type of roof with a slope.

• Flat Roof

• Pitched Roof

• Dome Roof

• All of the above.

Fill in the blank: _______ roofs are common in large commercial construction.

• Flat

• Low-slope

• Dome

• Gable

Component A of a typical pitched roof system is the ______ layer.

• Roof Covering

• Underlayment

• Roof Decking

• Roof Framing

Component B of a typical pitched roof system is the ______ layer.

• Roof Covering

• Underlayment

• Roof Decking

• Roof Framing

Component C of a typical pitched roof system is the ______ layer.

• Roof Covering

• Underlayment

• Roof Decking

• Roof Framing

Component D of a typical pitched roof system is the ______ layer.

• Roof Covering

• Underlayment

• Roof Decking

• Roof Framing

Which pitched roof covering is shown in the image?

• Asphalt Shingles

• Standing Metal Seam

• Clay / Cement Tiles

• Slate

Which pitched roof covering is shown in the image?

• Asphalt Shingles

• Standing Metal Seam

• Clay / Cement Tiles

• Slate

Fill in the blank: A roof covering that uses natural materials and can support plant growth is called a ________.

• Slate

• Green Roof

• Asphalt Shingles

• Built-Up Roof (BUR)

Which type of truss is shown in the image?

• Wood trusses

• Light gauge steel trusses

• Structural steel trusses

• Concrete trusses