Roofing MCQ Multiple Choice Questions Answers - Page 6 for Practice
151. Two joints of shakes should never line up in how many courses?
Correct Answer is: 3
152. Type IV (special steep) asphalt softens at degrees Fahrenheit.
Correct Answer is: 205 to 225
153. Type IV asphalt has a softening temperature of
Correct Answer is: 205 to 225 degrees
154. Type IV asphalt on smooth surfaces lacks which of the following?
Correct Answer is: Self-healing properties
155. Type IV asphalt softens at how many degrees?
Correct Answer is: 210
156. Use a box nail to install a 24-inch tapersplit shake on a new roof.
Correct Answer is: 5d
157. Usually the maximum layers of shingles a roof can support is
Correct Answer is: 3
158. U-Value of 0.17 will equal R Value.
Correct Answer is: 5.88
159. vapor retardant base sheet should be installed when the outside winter temperature is how many degrees or less?
Correct Answer is: 40
160. Vertical front wall flashing should extend up the wall a minimum of how many inches?
Correct Answer is: 5
161. water diverter used on the high side of a chimney, usually metal, is
Correct Answer is: Saddle flashing
162. Weepholes should be what size in diameter?
Correct Answer is: 1/8 inch
163. What pattern is normally used for a hip roof when using three tab shingles?
Correct Answer is: 5 inch
164. When applying double coverage underlayment on low slopes where icing along the eaves is anticipated, courses should be cemented to a point at least how many inches beyond the interior wall line?
Correct Answer is: 24
165. When applying elastomeric roofing, brush-apply lap cement at the rate of one gallon per linear feet for a three inch lap.
Correct Answer is: 150 to 200
166. When applying roll roofing on the first course parallel to the eaves, end laps should be a minimum of inches wide.
Correct Answer is: 6
167. When checking for leaks on a tile roof, look for
Correct Answer is: Broken or missing tiles
168. When completing a T-lock shingle reroof, install the shingles
Correct Answer is: 1/2 inch lower than the old shingles
169. When fabricating the flashing with water guards, the flashing should be anchored to the sheathing with
Correct Answer is: Metal clips
170. When flashing a valley according to Roofing and Construction Estimating, the contractor should install which of the following in the valley centerline?
Correct Answer is: 36 inch wide roll roofing, 50 pound or heavier
171. When flashing at vertical walls, the roofer should do which of the following?
Correct Answer is: Lap the pan flashing over a lead apron to send the water runoff back unto the field tile
172. When flashing soil stacks it is permissible to
Correct Answer is: Cut a lead sleeve flush with the top of the vent pipe
173. When hot-mopping 90-pound material along the eaves, the top of the sheet should be
Correct Answer is: Nailed
174. When installing a 6-inch pattern, remove how many inches from the second course?
Correct Answer is: 6
175. When installing battens on roof slopes of less than 6 in 12, the roofer should use
Correct Answer is: 4 foot long battens with 1/2 inch drain slots
176. When installing battens, the contractor can
Correct Answer is: Shim the battens every 4 feet with 1/4 inch moisture-resistant lath strips
177. When installing closed-cut valleys care should be taken to make sure shingle end joints are at least how many inches from the centerline of the valley?
Correct Answer is: 10
178. When installing gravel stops Bobby Ray should
Correct Answer is: Prime both sides of the gravel stop on slopes of less than 1 in 12
179. When installing random-width slates, offset joints in adjacent courses at least
Correct Answer is: 3 inches
180. When installing shingles using a 6 inch pattern, you must start the first course with a shingle.
