Roofing System Flashcards

1
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High mass foof

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Earth covered construction
Green roofing

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2
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Low mass roof

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Tile roofing
Metal sheet roofing
structural insulated panel roofing (SIP)

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3
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are usually low mass

A

Roof systems

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4
Q

When _____ are used, they are usually part of an overall building system

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High mass systems

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5
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these systems can provide sufficient thermal lag to moderate seasonal cycles

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Earth-covered construction

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6
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These homes require no maintenance for the roof and are very durable

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Earth-covered construction

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7
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They have high embodied energy and are high cost

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Earth-covered construction

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8
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These use a lightweight manufactured material as a medium to grow plants

A

Green roofs

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9
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They have medium to high embodied energy, depending on support structures.

A

green roofs

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10
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Other environmental benefits include food production, increased ecological habitat and biodiversity

A

Green roof

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11
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They low to medium maintenance, depending on the plants grown

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Green roofs

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12
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Have slightly lower embodied energy than terracotta

A

Concrete tiles

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13
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They require more structural support than lightweight materials

A

Tiles

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14
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This has high embodied energy per kilogram, but because it is thin, the embodied energy is low per square meter

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Metal sheeting

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15
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Are very durable, easy to transport to remote sites, and available in light colors

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Metal roof

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16
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These typically are made with 2 skins of pre-coated thin steel 0.42mm thick with the profile rolled for added rigidity

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Structural insulated panels

17
Q

The thickness can be verified to give a very high insulation values

A

Structural insulated panels

18
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They are an efficient use of the embodied energy in steel as they have very high performance and longevity.

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Structural insulated panels