Roofing Inspection Section#1 Steep Roofing Quiz#10

You should have finished Study Session 9 before starting this study session. In this study session we talk about wood shingles and shakes and how they wear out. Remember all the general roofing problems we discussed in 1.0 General Strategies still apply.

The estimated completion time is forty-five minutes.

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

• Explain what causes wood roofs to wear out.
• Discuss maintenance approaches for wood roofs.
• Name wood materials used other than cedar.
• Discuss problems unique to wood roofing.

• Question 1

  Needs Grading

  	In what part of the roof are missing shingles or shakes most likely?
  	Selected Answer: Ridge or hip shingles or shakes are most likely to be missing Correct Answer:   Hips and ridges Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 2

  Needs Grading

  	List 8 things that make wood roofs more likely to rot.
  	Selected Answer: 1. Wet climate 2. Low-slope 3. Shaded areas, including by overhanging trees 4. Debris on roof 5. Mold, mildew and moss on roof 6. Solid sheathing 7. Felt underlay 8. Low quality materials Correct Answer:   Wet climates Low slope Shaded areas Debris on roof Mold, mildew and moss on the roof Solid sheathing Felt underlay Low quality materials Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 3

  Needs Grading

  	What are 4 things that cause cupping, curling and splitting?
  	Selected Answer: 1. Uneven drying, resuling from solid sheathing or felt underlays 2. Shingles or shakes that are too wide (more than 8 inches) 3. Excessive nailing or re-nailing of shingles that have curled or cupped to flatten them out 4. Low quality materials Correct Answer:   Uneven drying Shingles or shakes that are too wide Excessive nailing or renailing of the shingles Low quality materials Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 4

  Needs Grading

  	What is the advantage of open or skip sheathing?
  	Selected Answer: it could prevent wind-driven rain or snow entry and breathe enough to promote back-drying of the roofing Correct Answer:   Improved drying of the shakes or shingles. Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 5

  Needs Grading

  	What might you say about a moss covered roof?
  	Selected Answer: Until the moss is removed, it's difficult to be certain about the conditon of the roof Correct Answer:   Moss promotes rot and the condition of the roof cannot be determined accurately until the moss is removed. Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 6

  Needs Grading

  	What roofing materials can be used to imitate wood?
  	Selected Answer: 1. Asphalt shingles 2. Fiber cement shingles 3. Hardboard products  4. Concrete shingles Correct Answer:   Asphalt shingles Fiber cement shingles Hardboard products Concrete shingles Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 7

  Needs Grading

  	Why should leaves and other debris be removed quickly from wood roof surfaces?
  	Selected Answer: They hold water and promote moss growth Correct Answer:   These hold water and promote moss growth. Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 8

  Needs Grading

  	You should recommend replacement when what % of the wood roof needs repair?
  	Selected Answer: More than 10 to 15 Correct Answer:   10 to 15% Response Feedback: [None Given]