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Roof Types Flashcards

1
Q

What is the eave?

A

All eaves are horizontal edges.

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2
Q

What’s rake?

A

The slope edge of a gable roof

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3
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What is rafters?

A

The angle or inclined members of a roof frame.

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4
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What is a slope?

A

The incline angle of a roof. 8:12

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5
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What’s a measurement of a square?

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square represents an area of 100 square feet.a roof with an area of 800 sq would be 8 sq

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6
Q

Diffuser

A

To spread scatter or disperse

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7
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Embed/Embedded

A

To fix and object firmly and deeply into surrounding mass

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8
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Hazard

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A risky situation characteristic trait position or state of being

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9
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Inadequate

A

Not enough

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10
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Insulate

A

To keep the heat in

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11
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Isolate

A

The separate to keep something alone

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12
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Membrane

A

Can refer to any layer of material

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13
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Membrane roof system

A

Such as buildup polymer modified and single ply membranes made up of one more layers of roofing materials

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14
Q

Sparingly

A

In a restricted manner, in small quantities

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15
Q

Vaulted/cathedral ceilings

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No attic above the ceiling

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16
Q

How many fasteners do you need in wood shingle and shake

A

To fasteners are used in wood shingle and shake

17
Q

What does NRCA recommends for a wood roof system

A

Recommends a minimum slope of 4:12

18
Q

Which slate roof system needs weatherproof membrane

A

All Slope roof system

19
Q

What type of fasteners is recommended for slate roof system?

A

Copper nails are most often recommend

20
Q

What is the method of installing slate fastening?

A

Barely touches the nail head

21
Q

What is the purpose of a cant strip?

A

Raised the butt edge of a starter tile or slate

22
Q

What is the purpose of a batten system for tile or slate?

A

Batten system may be used to strengthen the bond between the slate shingles or tiles and the roof deck

23
Q

What don’t you used in a expansion joint cover?

A

Facial will not cover appropriate

24
Q

What would you used in a impact weather on a roofing installation?

A

Fasteners recommendation should be used in windy conditions

25
Q

Where should the expansion joints should be installed?

A

They should be installed on the same location as the building structure

26
Q

How does vapor drive moves?

A

Vapor moves from the inside toward the exterior in coolest climate conditions

27
Q

What is most accurate indicator of an inadequate ventilation in a steep slope roofing

A

Moister on the top of the deck

28
Q

What is the proper drainage

A

48 hrs after a rain under normal drying conditions

29
Q

What is the best placement of a build-in gutter to prevent interior damage if gutters fails

A

Build in gutter at the eave

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