Roofing Inspection Section#1 Steep Roofing Quiz#7

You should have finished Study Session 6 before starting this study session. This study session discusses different shingle types, drip edge flashings, underlayment, self-sealing tabs, joint alignment, starter strips, cutting the points and premature failures. This is background information that you will need.

The estimated completion time is forty-five minutes.

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

• Describe various shingle types.
• Identify drip edge flashings.
• Explain the advantages and disadvantages of using underlayment for asphalt shingles.
• Define tabs and joint alignment.
• Explain the purpose of starter strips and cutting the points.
• Discuss premature failures of fiberglass mat shingles.

• Question 1

  Needs Grading

  	Do these self sealing strips work on steep roofs or walls?
  	Selected Answer: When the roof is almost vertical (more than 21 in 12), the self-sealing strips can't be expected to work.  Correct Answer:   Self-sealing strips do not work well on steep roofs or walls because gravity can?t push the overlaying shingle down onto the self-sealing strips Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 2

  Needs Grading

  	If there is no drip edge flashing, what problems should you watch for?
  	Selected Answer: Look closely at the edge of the roof sheathing and top of the fascia for rot, swelling or delamination.  Correct Answer:   Watch for rot, swelling or delamination of the lower edge of the roof sheathing and fascia. Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 3

  Needs Grading

  	What is the purpose of the self-sealing strips on asphalt shingles?
  	Selected Answer: to hold the shingle tabs down Correct Answer:   The self-sealing strips on the top of a shingle stick to the underside of the shingle tab above to hold it down. Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 4

  Needs Grading

  	Why is it not a good idea to install asphalt shingles in cold weather?
  	Selected Answer: The temperatures have not been high enough to seal the tabs to the sealing strip. Correct Answer:   The self-sealing strips do not heat up enough to stick the shingles together and shingles may blow off the roof. Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 5

  0 out of 0 points

  	Failure to "cut the points" is a major deficiency.
  	Selected Answer:  False Answers: True  False Response Feedback: Good work