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WorksheetsPLTW CEA 3.1.4 Commercial Roof Systems
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 11mins
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
Which type of joist used in low-slope roof framing is shown in the image?
Open Web Steel Joists
Light Gauge Steel Joists
Wood Joists
Plastic Joists
What is a common incorrect term for low-slope roofs?
Flat roofs
Steep roofs
Curved roofs
Slanted roofs
Low-slope roofs provide a small slope to prevent ______.
Erosion
Ponding
Cracking
Melting
Component A of the image in a low slope roof system is the ______ layer.
Surfacing
Insulation
Roof Decking
Roof Framing
Component B of the image in a low slope roof system is the ______ layer.
Surfacing
Insulation
Roof Decking
Roof Framing
Component C of the image in a low slope roof system is the ______ layer.
Surfacing
Insulation
Roof Decking
Roof Framing
Component D of the image in a low slope roof system is the ______ layer.
Surfacing
Insulation
Roof Decking
Roof Framing
Fill in the blank: In a typical low-slope roof, the layer responsible for protecting against water is called ________.
Insulation
Weatherproofing
Surfacing
Reinforcing
Built-up Roof (BUR) membranes are known for having ______.
Metal sheets
Alternating layers of asphalt and reinforcing fabric
Wooden shingles
Plastic tiles
This type of low slope roof material is single ply membrane made of synthetic rubber that can be fully adhered, mechanically attached, or held down by gravel.
EPDM
Built Up Roof (BUR)
Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF)
Asphalt Shingles
This type of low slope roof covering is made of a liquid that expands into a foam to create a solid protective layer.
EPDM
Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF)
Built-Up Roof
Asphalt Shingles
Which type of joist used in low-slope roof framing is shown in the image?
Wood Joists
Light Gauge Steel Joists
Open Web Steel Joists
Plastic Joists
