Roofing Inspection Section#1 Steep Roofing Quiz#1

• This study session includes an Introduction to roofing and the scope of roofing inspection as set out in the Standards of Practice of the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI ®) . These Standards, as they apply to home roofing inspections, are defined in your reading.

  This is a short study session. The estimated completion time is forty-five minutes.

  ObjectivesAt the end of this study session, you should be able to name:

  • Three functions of roofs.
  • Nine other building components you may want to examine while inspecting a roof.
  • Five things that have to be inspected on roofs to meet the Standards.
  • Two things that have to be described in a report that meets the Standards.
  • Two things not required as part of the roofing inspection.

• Question 1

  	Can you be too specific in identifying the roofing material? If so, when and why?
  	Selected Answer: No. You may not be adding a great of value of information for your client. If you are wrong, you maybe asked to replace the roof with the kind of shingles you told the client were there.  Correct Answer: It is dangerous to be too specific in identifying the roof material. Some roofing materials look similar to others. We say asphalt shingles rather than fiberglass shingles, fiber cement rather than asbestos cement, metal rather than tin, and single ply rather than PVC. Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 2

  Needs Grading

  	If you don't actually get up on the roof, you should:
  	Selected Answer: tell the client how you inspected the roof.  Correct Answer:   Document your limitations in the written report. Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 3

  Needs Grading

  	Is the roof inspection done only from the outside?
  	Selected Answer: No. You need to look at the underside of the roof to complete roof inspection Correct Answer:   No. You should also inspect the roof from the underside, usually from the attic. Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 4

  Needs Grading

  	List four things you have to look at as part of a Standard roof inspection.
  	Selected Answer: 1. Roof covering 2. Roof drainage system 3. Flashings 4. Skylights, chimneys and roof penetrations Correct Answer:   Roof covering, drainage system, flashings, skylights. Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 5

  Needs Grading

  	List the 3 main functions of roofs.
  	Selected Answer: 1. Protect the building from rain, snow, wind, hail and fire.  2. Support some of the mechanical equipment for the house.  3. Some roofs have architectual role.  Correct Answer: Protect the building from rain, snow, wind, hail and fire. Support some of the mechanical equipment for the house. Make an architectural statement. Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 6

  Needs Grading

  	List two things that must be described or included in a Standard report.
  	Selected Answer: 1. Roofing materials 2. Methods used to inspect the roofing Correct Answer:   Roof covering, method used to inspect the roof. Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 7

  Needs Grading

  	Most home inspections start with the roof. How many minutes are typically spent here?
  	Selected Answer: 15 to 20 mins Correct Answer:   15 to 25 minutes Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 8

  Needs Grading

  	Name three things not required as part of the roofing inspection.
  	Selected Answer: 1. Antenna and satelite dishes 2. Interiors of flues or chimneys 3. Other installed accessaries and items Correct Answer:   Antennae, interior of flues or chimneys that are not readily accessible, other installed accessories. Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 9

  Needs Grading

  	Problems are most common with what aspects of a roof?
  	Selected Answer: Flashings and changes in slope and materials Correct Answer:   Flashings and changes in slope and material Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 10

  Needs Grading

  	Roof inspections include other house systems. List as many examples as you can.
  	Selected Answer: 1. Overhead electrical service drops 2. Chimneys 3. Ventilation 4. Main plumbing stack 5. Exhaust vent 6. Heating equipment Correct Answer: Electrical mast and service wires, chimneys, attic vents, plumbing stacks, exhaust vents, air conditioning or heating equipment including combustion air intakes and overflow, TV towers and satellite dishes, skylights. Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 11

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  	Do the ASHI® Standards require you to give cost estimates for repair/replacement?
  	Selected Answer:   No Answers: Yes   No Response Feedback: Good work

• Question 12

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  	Do the ASHI® Standards require you to give estimates of residual life?
  	Selected Answer:   Yes Answers: Yes   No Response Feedback: That's not correct

• Question 13

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  	Do the ASHI® Standards require you to inspect the roof?
  	Selected Answer:   Yes Answers:   Yes No Response Feedback: Good work

• Question 14

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  	Do the ASHI® Standards require you to walk on the roof?
  	Selected Answer:   No Answers: Yes   No Response Feedback: Good work

• Question 15

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  	The roof covering is typically part of the home's structure.
  	Selected Answer:  False Answers: True  False Response Feedback: Good work