Roofing MCQ Multiple Choice Questions Answers - Page 6 for Practice
151. Tapered rigid insulation usually comes in widths of
Correct Answer is: 24 inches
152. Taper-sawn 24-inch shakes on a new roof system require what type of nails?
Correct Answer is: 6d
153. Termination bar should be mechanically fastened to the deck every
Correct Answer is: 12 inches
154. Test cuts for BUR systems should be at least
Correct Answer is: 10 X 42 inches
155. The alignment of the top edge of the new shingles with the butt edge of the old shingles is knownas
Correct Answer is: Butt-up
156. The average weight of one square of mission tile is how any pounds?
Correct Answer is: 1,250 to 1,350
157. The best type o contract, according to Roofing Construction and Estimating, for gravel tear-off isa contract.
Correct Answer is: cost plus
158. The best way to apply a glass fiber-reinforced asphalt emulsion roof system is to
Correct Answer is: Spray
159. The clipping of shingles at a 45-degree angle is
Correct Answer is: Dubbing
160. The coverage for Number 1 handsplit and resawn 24 inch by 3/8ths inch shakes with 7 1/2 inch exposure is how many square feet per square?
Correct Answer is: 75
161. The difference between gravel stop and eave drip is
Correct Answer is: Gravel stop has a more pronounced lip
162. The end lap when applying roll roofing parallel to the eaves using the concealed nail method should behow many inches?
Correct Answer is: 6
163. The EVT is the temperature at which asphalt will attain optimum viscosity for mechanical spreader application. Apply the roofmg bitumen within degrees Fahrenheit of the EVT.
Correct Answer is: 25
164. The exposure required for a 24 inch slate using a 5:12 installation is how many inches?
Correct Answer is: 10
165. The exposure width to the old shingles should be how many inches?
Correct Answer is: 5
166. The first thing a professional roofer measures is
Correct Answer is: Eaves
167. The flange under the tile course should extend immediately
Correct Answer is: Above the pipe
168. The lack of expansion joints will cause roofing felt to
Correct Answer is: Split
169. The least common aggregate for the surfacing of built-up roofs is
Correct Answer is: Limerock
170. The linear expansion for mild steel per 100 degrees is
Correct Answer is: 0.00065
171. The masonry trowel recommended for tile installation is
Correct Answer is: 10 inches
172. The maximum length of roof battens without shimming is how many feet?
Correct Answer is: 4
173. The maximum recommended exposure for a 4 in 12 roof using 16 inch Number 1 Blue Label wood shingles is how many inches?
Correct Answer is: 5
174. The maximum slope of a BUR depends on
Correct Answer is: The interply, surface bitumen and the roofing surface
175. The maximum width of EPDM flashings is
Correct Answer is: 4 feet
176. The maximum width of plastic-bitumen composites is
Correct Answer is: 3 feet 7 inches
177. The maximum wind velocity is not greater than 100 mph. The roof height is 30 feet to the ridge. The eaves course which of the following?
Correct Answer is: Nail and clip
178. The minimum elevation of the expansion joint above the finished roof is
Correct Answer is: .33 feet
179. The minimum parapet flashing where the deck is supported by the wall is
Correct Answer is: 8 inches
180. The minimum softening point for Type IV asphalt is
