Roof Flashcards
steep slope roof
2:12 inches or greater
Relies on underlayment to provide water resistant barrier
low slope roof
1/4:12 to 2:12
Describe absestos cement tiles?
shape, thickness, when were they banned?
squares or rectangles but can appear polygons. Thickness of 1/8”-1/4” (better quality), variety of colors.
Banned in 1973
Defects of absestos cement tiles?
-absent shingles
-cracked/damaged shingles, potentially allow friable asbestos
-roof penetration in a valley
1 square =
100 square feet
3 types of asphalt shingles styles
3-tab strip: least expensive, found on many homes. Flat profile, usually w/ 20 yr warranty.
Dimensional: raised profile, 25-30 yr warranty
Laminated: most expensive, 2 shingles bonded together to present a more raised profile. 35+ yr warranty. (framing issues may be present)