Roofing Inspection Section#1 Steep Roofing Quiz#4

You should have finished Study Session 3 before starting this study session. In this study session, we will explore patched roofs, missing shingles or tiles, exposed fasteners, installation problems, and vulnerable areas.

This is another short study session. The estimated completion time is thirty minutes.

Objectives
At the end of this study session, you should be able to:

• Describe the causes and implications of these roof problems.
• Explain the inspection strategies used to identify these conditions.

• Question 1

  Needs Grading

  	Anything that restricts the drainage of water is a vulnerable area. Give as many examples as you can.
  	Selected Answer: 1. Butterfly roofs 2. Wide chimneys near the lower edge of a roof 3. Chimneys in valleys 4. Skylights 5. Changes in materials Correct Answer: a) Butterfly roofs b) Wide chimneys near the lower edge of the roof c) Chimneys in valleys d) Skylights e) Drains from upper roofs discharging onto lower roofs f) Changes in material g) Equipment that obstructs drainage h) Complex flashing details i) Asymmetric valleys j) Repaired areas k) Changes in slope Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 2

  Needs Grading

  	There are installation problems on roofs. List as many as you can.
  	Selected Answer: 1. Minimum slope 2. Exposure 3. Fastner type, number and location 4. Joint alignment 5. Overhangs at lower edges and rakes 6. underlayment Correct Answer: a) Inadequate slope b) Excessive exposure c) Improper fastener type d) Not enough fasteners e) Improper location of fasteners f) Poor joint alignment g) Overhangs too big or small h) Underlayment missing or wrong type i) Waterproof membrane requirements not met j) Incompatible flashing material k) Too many layers of roofing Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 3

  Needs Grading

  	What do exposed fasteners suggest? (List 3 possibilities)
  	Selected Answer: 1. Installation quality was low 2. Equipment may have been added to the roof in an amateurish fashion 3. Of repair work Correct Answer:   a) Poor installation b) Amateurish installation of rooftop equipment c) Repair work Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 4

  Needs Grading

  	What things might you see that suggest patching has been done on a roof?
  	Selected Answer: 1. Unpainted of flashing 2. Different roof materials 3. Asphalt-based patching products Correct Answer: a) Asphalt-based products on the roof surface b) Caulking c) Differences in color, texture, size or style in the roofing materials used d) Dissimilar metal flashing, nail heads, metal hooks, strips of metal e) Different roofing materials Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 5

  0 out of 0 points

  	In general, is there a higher risk of leakage at a patched area of roof?
  	Selected Answer:   Yes Answers:   Yes No

• Question 6

  0 out of 0 points

  	Once a roof is installed, can you see all of the important installation details?
  	Selected Answer:   No Answers: Yes   No