Structure Inspection Section#4 Roof Framing Quiz#1

This Study Session includes the scope of roof inspection and an introduction to inspecting roof structures.

The estimated completion time is one hour.

Objectives
At the end of this Study Session, you should be able to:

• List three situations where you would not fully inspect attics.
• List seven basic roof shapes.
• Define steep roofing in one sentence.
• Define flat roofing in one sentence.
• List six functions of roofs.

Give at least two examples of how you might damage the property while entering an attic space

1. Collapse duct work 
2. Put your foot through the ceiling 
3. Fall through a ceiling 
4. Disturb an electrical connection

It is a good idea to start the inspection of the roof from a distance (other than the side of the street). What kinds of things are you looking for with respect to the roof structure?

1. A sag in the rafter or ridge system

2. Dishing in the field of the roof

3. Spreading of the roof rafters (often visible at the soffits), or the top of the wall

List at least four things that you are looking for inside the attic with respect to the roof structure.

1. Poor endbearing

2. Weak connections (especially in earthquake or hurricane area)

3. Rot or insect damage

4. Mechanical damage

5. Fire damage

6. Cracks or sagging of the interior finishes

Under what three conditions are you not required to enter the attic space?

1. The access is blocked 
2. You might damage property 
3. It might be dangerous

Why might the loads on the roof structure increase when you add attic insulation?

More snow will accumulate on the roof.

Why might the pull-down attic staircases be dangerous?

The pull-down attic staircases might be loose or unstable.

The Standards require you to describe the roof structure.

True

The Standards require you to enter every attic space.

False

The Standards require you to inspect the roof structure.

True

The Standards require you to report how you inspected the attic.

True