Shingles & Roofing Tile

Question 1

low slope w asphalt shingles req:

Answer 1

double layer of roofing felt.

Question 2

roofing area for describing size, and estimating/ordering materials, referred to in:

Answer 2

squares

1 square = 100ft2.

Question 3

shed water, rather than form water tight seal.

Answer 3

shingles

Question 4

composite of felt, asphalt, mineral stabilizers, mineral granules.
variety color/shape,
laid over asphalt-impregnated roofing felt,
nailed to solid wood sheathing.

Answer 4

asphalt shingles

Question 5

wood shakes: typ mat’l

Answer 5

cedar

Question 6

wood shakes: best grade

Answer 6

no.1 blue label

Question 7

wood shakes are laid over spaced sheathing for:

Answer 7

breathability,

over 30lb felt underlay

Question 8

wood shakes:

dimension of exposure varies w

Answer 8

pitch,

also edges staggered so joints not coincide

Question 9

slate tiles: laid over

Answer 9

30lb asphalt-saturated roofing felt,

on wood or nailed concrete decking.

Question 10

slate tiles: attached w

Answer 10

copper/galvanized nails.

pre punched holes at slate.

Question 11

slate tiles:

pros/cons

Answer 11

con: very expensive.
pro: fire resistant and very durable.
most last over 100 yrs.

Question 12

many colors, patterns, textures,

on felt over sloped wood or nailable roof.

Answer 12

clay tile

Question 13

clay tiles:

pros/cons

Answer 13

con: very expensive.
pro: fire resistant and very durable and attractive.

Question 14

roofing tile: con

Answer 14

heavy, so possibly additional strucuting

Question 15

from portland cement and fine aggregates,

less expensive than clay, but still durable and fire resistant.

Answer 15

concrete tile

Question 16

concrete tile:

several styles

Answer 16

flat, or rounded like clay