Roofing Inspection Section#1 Steep Roofing Quiz#3

You should have finished Study Session 2 before starting this Study Session. This Study Session deals with old and damaged roofing.

This is a short session. The estimated completed time is thirty minutes.

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

• Explain the causes and implications of old and damaged roofing. 
• Describe the inspection strategies used to identify these conditions. 

• Question 1

  Needs Grading

  	List five common causes of roof damage.
  	Selected Answer: 1. Falling objects 2. People working on the roof 3. Branches from overhanging trees 4. Wind or hail 5. Snow removal activities Correct Answer:   a) Falling objects b) People working on the roof c) Tree branches rubbing against the roof surface d) Wind or hail e) Snow removal activities Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 2

  Needs Grading

  	On a ten-year-old house, how old would you expect the roof surface to be?
  	Selected Answer: 10 years Correct Answer:   10 years old Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 3

  Needs Grading

  	What are the causes of aging? Try to recall as many as you can.
  	Selected Answer: 1. Exposure to ultraviolet light 2. Color 3. Ventilation 4. Exposure to wind 5. Pitch 6. Complexity 7. Foot traffic 8. Concentrated water on the roof from drainage system 9. Tree branches Correct Answer: a) Exposure to ultraviolet light b) Color c) Ventilation d) Wind exposure e) Pitch f) Complexity g) Foot traffic h) Concentrated water i) Tree branches Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 4

  Needs Grading

  	Which side of a roof will wear faster in climates where ultra violet light is the main aging factor?
  	Selected Answer: South and west Correct Answer:   South and west Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 5

  Needs Grading

  	Why is there an increased potential for failure with a complex roof?
  	Selected Answer: Many changes in direction, many layers, penetrations or roof mounted equipment Correct Answer: Complex roofs include more changes in directions, valleys, flashings and penetrations. All of these are more vulnerable than a continuous roof surface. Response Feedback: [None Given]