Roof Types Flashcards
What is the eave?
All eaves are horizontal edges.
What’s rake?
The slope edge of a gable roof
What is rafters?
The angle or inclined members of a roof frame.
What is a slope?
The incline angle of a roof. 8:12
What’s a measurement of a square?
square represents an area of 100 square feet.a roof with an area of 800 sq would be 8 sq
Diffuser
To spread scatter or disperse
Embed/Embedded
To fix and object firmly and deeply into surrounding mass
Hazard
A risky situation characteristic trait position or state of being
Inadequate
Not enough
Insulate
To keep the heat in
Isolate
The separate to keep something alone
Membrane
Can refer to any layer of material
Membrane roof system
Such as buildup polymer modified and single ply membranes made up of one more layers of roofing materials
Sparingly
In a restricted manner, in small quantities
Vaulted/cathedral ceilings
No attic above the ceiling
How many fasteners do you need in wood shingle and shake
To fasteners are used in wood shingle and shake
What does NRCA recommends for a wood roof system
Recommends a minimum slope of 4:12
Which slate roof system needs weatherproof membrane
All Slope roof system
What type of fasteners is recommended for slate roof system?
Copper nails are most often recommend
What is the method of installing slate fastening?
Barely touches the nail head
What is the purpose of a cant strip?
Raised the butt edge of a starter tile or slate
What is the purpose of a batten system for tile or slate?
Batten system may be used to strengthen the bond between the slate shingles or tiles and the roof deck
What don’t you used in a expansion joint cover?
Facial will not cover appropriate
What would you used in a impact weather on a roofing installation?
Fasteners recommendation should be used in windy conditions
Where should the expansion joints should be installed?
They should be installed on the same location as the building structure
How does vapor drive moves?
Vapor moves from the inside toward the exterior in coolest climate conditions
What is most accurate indicator of an inadequate ventilation in a steep slope roofing
Moister on the top of the deck
What is the proper drainage
48 hrs after a rain under normal drying conditions
What is the best placement of a build-in gutter to prevent interior damage if gutters fails
Build in gutter at the eave
