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Roofing Materials & Methods (pt 2)

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
An attic space must be properly ventilated to prevent ____.
a)
heat buildup
b)
moisture damage from condensation
c)
insect damage
d)
All of the above
2.
The ____ is bent downward over the edge of the roof, causing rainwater to drip free of the cornice construction.
a)
 flashing
b)
drip edge
c)
underlayment
d)
starter strip
3.
The ____ backs up the first course of shingles and fills in the gaps between the tabs.
a)
flashing
b)
drip edge
c)
underlayment
d)
starter strip
4.
To prevent water damage from ice dams during cold weather, ____ should be installed.
a)
drip edge
b)
fascia
c)
ice-and-water barrier
d)
gutter guards
5.
Underlayment applied to a roof ____.
a)
protects the sheathing from moisture until shingles are laid
b)
helps prevent wind-driven rain and snow from entering
c)
prevents contact between shingles and resinous areas in the sheathing
d)
All of the above.
6.
It is recommended that an ice-and-water barrier be installed at the eaves and extend ____ inside the building’s outside wall line. 
a)
12"
b)
24"
c)
30"
d)
36"
7.
Saturated felts are used for sheathing paper under shingles.
a)
True
b)
False
8.
Exposure is a measurement of the durability of a roofing material.
a)
True
b)
False
9.
Placing underlayment on a damp roof could cause damage from trapped moisture.
a)
True
b)
False
10.
Asphalt shingles are the most common type in use today.
a)
True
b)
False
11.
The mineral granules added to asphalt roll roofing & shingles_______________.
a)
shield the asphalt coating from damaging ultraviolet light
b)
add color
c)
provide protection against fire
d)
all of the above
12.
The bond created by the self-sealing adhesive on asphalt shingles prevents the shingles from____________.
a)
getting wet
b)
getting dirty
c)
being raised by wind
d)
all of the above