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  1. For single layer application mechanically attached on an asphalt shingle roof system, the
    underlayment should be applied horizontally in shingle fashion with side laps of a minimum of inches.

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3 ½
D. 4

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  1. B 42 Asphalt Shingle > 3.2 Underlayment Design and Installation
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  1. Fastening of full-length three-tab strip shingles requires a minimum of roofing nails per
    strip shingle.

A. 4
B. 6
C. 8
D. 32

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  1. A 59 Asphalt Shingle > 4.2 Asphalt Shingle Roof System Design and
    Installation
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  1. With asphalt shingle roof systems, a/an valley is NOT one of the basic types of valleys.

A. Open
B. California-cut
C. Woven
D. Closed-cut

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  1. B 64 Asphalt Shingle > 4.2 Asphalt Shingle Roof System Design and
    Installation
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  1. In closed-cut valleys, asphalt shingles on one side of the valley are installed across the
    valley and shingles from the other side are cut about inches short of the centerline of the valley.

A. 2
B. 4
C. 6
D. 5

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  1. A 66 Asphalt Shingle > 4.2 Asphalt Shingle Roof System Design and
    Installation
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  1. Drip edge metal is most common for asphalt shingle roof systems and mechanically attached
    underlayment should be installed drip edge metal at eaves.

A. Over
B. Under
C. With bull membrane
D. Using fasteners every 6 inches

A
  1. A 63 Asphalt Shingle > 4.2 Asphalt Shingle Roof System Design and
    Installation
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  1. With tile roof systems, the two basic valleys are valleys.

A. Open and woven
B. Closed and woven
C. No-cut and closed
D. Open and closed

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  1. D 229 Clay and Concrete Tile > 4.2 Clay and Concrete Tile Roof System Design
    and Installation
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  1. A minimum of inches of clearance is recommended between walls and curbs.

A. 12
B. 16
C. 18
D. 24

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  1. D 98-99, 267, All Books 7.1 > Information Applicable to All Construction Details
    474, 592, 717
    74, 242, 448 All Books > 5.1 Equipment Curbs
    570, 692
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  1. Generally, asphalt shingle fasteners should be kept back a minimum of inches from the
    center of the valley.

A. 6
B. 8
C. 10
D. 12

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  1. B 64 Asphalt Shingle > 4.2 Asphalt Shingle Roof System Design and
    Installation
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  1. Metal flashings used in wood shake or shingle systems may be fabricated from any of the
    following except .

A. 26-gauge prefinished galvanized steel
B. 3-pound lead
C. 26-gauge stainless steel
D. 16-ounce copper

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  1. B 681 Wood Shake and Wood Shingle > 4.2 Wood Shake and Wood Shingle
    Roof System Design and Installation
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  1. In asphalt shingle roof systems, a minimum inch-wide layer of polymer-modified bitumen
    underlayment, base sheet or self-adhering underlayment is centered in the valley under the field
    underlayment.

A. 19
B. 36
C. 18
D. 6

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  1. B 64 Asphalt Shingle > 4.2 Asphalt Shingle Roof System Design and
    Installation
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  1. When installing hip and ridge shingles on an asphalt shingle roof, cover fasteners should
    extend a minimum of an inch through the underside of roof decks less than ¾ of an inch thick.

A. 1/8
B. ¾
C. ½
D. ¼

A
  1. A 62 Asphalt Shingle > 4.2 Asphalt Shingle Roof System Design and
    Installation
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  1. For any steep-slope roof system, a minimum distance of inches is recommended between a
    penetration and valley center.

A. 6
B. 12
C. 16
D. 18

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  1. D 99, 267, All Books > 7.1 Information Applicable to All Construction Details
    474-475, 592, 717
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  1. The minimum length of 5d box nails to be used on 24-inch taper-split shakes is inches.

A. 1 ¼
B. 1 ¾
C. 2
D. 6

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  1. B 675, Wood Shake and Wood Shingle > 4.1 Asphalt Shingle Materials
    Figure 4-5
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  1. Crickets should be installed on any steep-slope roof system at the upslope side of chimneys or
    curbed roof penetrations when the chimney or curb is more than inches wide.

A. 24
B. 18
C. 16
D. 12

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  1. A 69, 236, 442 All Books > 4.2 Roof System Design and Installation
    565, 686
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  1. There are 22 x 12 slates in a square of roofing.

A. 98
B. 114
C. 108
D. 126

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  1. D 549, Slate > 4.1 Slate Materials
    Figure 4-2
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  1. In clay and concrete tile roof systems, drip edge should be nailed at about inches on
    centers, slightly staggered.

A. 6
B. 12
C. 10
D. 8

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  1. B 228 Clay and Concrete Tile > 4.2 Clay and Concrete Tile Roof System Design
    and Installation
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  1. Metal shingle roof systems may be secured using .

A. Staples, screws or nails
B. Staples, nails or clips and tabs
C. Screws, nails or clips and tabs
D. Staples, screws or clips and tabs

A
  1. C 432 Metal Shingle > 4.1 Metal Shingle Material
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  1. If a starter course of shakes consists of two layers, joints should be offset between
    neighboring units in the adjacent courses a minimum of inches.

A. ¾
B. 1
C. 1 ¼
D. 1 ½

A
  1. D 678 Wood Shake and Wood Shingle > 4.2 Wood Shake and Wood Shingle
    Roof System Design and Installation
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  1. is a natural, self-healing metal that weathers to a soft blue-gray patina.

A. Stainless steel
B. Aluminum
C. Zinc
D. Copper

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  1. C 422 Metal Shingle > 4.1 Metal Shingle Material
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  1. For steep – to low-slope transitions, it is recommended that asphalt shingles be held back a
    minimum vertical distance of inches above the transition.

A. 8
B. 10
C. 12
D. 14

A
  1. A 71 Asphalt Shingle > 4.2 Asphalt Shingle Roof System Design and
    Installation
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  1. It is suggested that nails be used when installing slate roofing.

A. Galvanized
B. Stainless steel
C. Electroplated
D. Copper slating

A
  1. D 550 Slate > 4.1 Slate Material
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  1. When tapering a 16-foot open valley, the bottom of the valley will be inches greater
    than at the top of the valley.

A. 4
B. 1
C. 2
D. 3

A
  1. C 66 Asphalt Shingle > 4.2 Asphalt Shingle Roof System Design and
    Installation
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  1. Water and ice-dam underlayment protection should be applied starting at a roof system’s eaves
    and extend upslope to a point corresponding to a minimum inches inside the exterior wall line of
    a building.

A. 22
B. 12
C. 24
D. 36

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  1. C 46, 211, 416 All Books > 3.2 Underlayment Design and Installation
    544, 665
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  1. The common dimensions for standard three-tab shingles are .

A. 12” x 36”
B. 12” x 40”
C. 11” x 36”
D. 11” x 40”

A
  1. A 47 Asphalt Shingle > 4 Asphalt Shingles
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25. It is recommended that valley metal for use with wood shakes or shingles be a minimum of inches wide. A. 12 B. 14 C. 18 D. 24
25. D 683 Wood Shake and Wood Shingle > 4.2 Wood Shake and Shingle Roof System Design and Installation
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26. flashings for any steep-slope roofing system provide a weatherproof transition material where a roof area intersects a head wall. A. Step B. Apron C. Backer D. Counter
26. B 68, 235, 441 All Books > 4.2 Roof System Design and Installation 564, 686
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27. Counter-battens should be spaced not more than on center when used with nominal 2-by-2 wood battens in clay and concrete roof systems. A. 12 B. 16 C. 18 D. 24
27. D 196 Clay and Concrete Tile > 2.3 Batten Systems
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28. A type clay or concrete tile has a rise-to-width ratio greater than 1:5. A. I B. II C. III D. IV
28. A 216, Clay and Concrete Tile > 4.1 Clay and Concrete Tile Material Figure 4-1
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29. is NOT recommended to be used as a valley underlayment in clay and concrete tile roof systems. A. Heavy weight felt B. Polymer-modified bitumen C. Base sheet D. Full-width sheet of self-adhering polymer-modified bitumen
29. A 229 Clay and Concrete Tile > 4.2 Clay and Concrete Tile Roof System Design and Installation
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30. The minimum nominal thickness recommended for roof shingles is 0.024 inches. A. Asphalt B. Aluminum C. Copper D. Zinc
30. B 420 Metal Shingle > 4.1 Metal Shingle Material
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31. Where wall cladding counter flashes wall flashing metal on any steep-slope roof system, the cladding material and water-resistive barrier should extend past and cover the top edge of the flashing metal a minimum of inches. A. 2 B. 4 C. 6 D. 8
31. A 70, 236, 443 All Books > 4.2 Roof System Design and Installation 567, 687
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32. is the most common method of fastening tile. A. Nailing B. Screwing C. Clipping D. Wire ties and strapping
32. A 222 Clay and Concrete Tile > 4.1 Clay and Concrete Material
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33. Each wood shingle should be fastened with fastener(s) located approximately ¾ of an inch to 1 inch from the side edges. A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4
33. B 679 Wood Shake and Wood Shingle > 4.2 Wood Shake and Wood Shingle Roof System Design and Installation
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34. No. 30 asphalt felt is commonly designated Type by ASTM D4869 standards. A. I B. II C. III D. IV
34. D 39, Asphalt Shingle > 3.1 Underlayment Material Figure 3-1 203, Clay and Concrete Tile > 3.1 Underlayment Material Figure 3-1 659, Wood Shake and Wood Shingle > 3.1 Underlayment Material Figure 3-1
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35. Asphalt shingles classified according to ASTM D7158 as Class are said to pass at a basic wind speed up to and including 150 mph. A. D B. F C. G D. H
35. D 50 Asphalt Shingle > 4.1 Asphalt Shingle Material

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