Roofing Inspection Section#1 Steep Roofing Quiz#12

You should have finished Study Session 11 before starting this study session. In this study session we will be discussing clay tile roofing.

The estimated completion time is forty-five minutes.

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

• Recognize clay tile.
• Explain how it should be installed.
• Discuss how it fails.
• Explain how to look for problems.

• Question 1

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  	Can the exposure ever be more than half of the tile?
  	Selected Answer: Yes.  Correct Answer:   Yes. Interlocking tiles are installed as a single layer with almost 100% exposure. Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 2

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  	Give 8 conditions to watch for on clay tile roofs.
  	Selected Answer: 1. Installation problems 2. Cracked or broken 3. Pitted or spalling 4. Missing 5. Fastener problems 6. Flashing problems 7. Underlying memebrane problems 8. Previous repairs Correct Answer: Installation problems Cracked or broken Pitted or spalling Missing Fastener problems Flashing problems Underlying membrane problems Previous repairs Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 3

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  	How do clay tiles fail? (2 ways)
  	Selected Answer: 1. Cracking of the tile 2. Spalling of the tile Correct Answer:   Cracking or spalling Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 4

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  	Name 4 ways tiles can be attached to roofs.
  	Selected Answer: 1. Tapered mission style 2. Barrel mission style 3. S style 4. Interlocking shingle Correct Answer:   Nails Clips Wire ties Slate hooks Hanging on wood battens Mortared or glued in place Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 5

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  	The life expectancy of clay tile is ______ years.
  	Selected Answer: 350 Correct Answer:   Up to 350 Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 6

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  	What flashing materials are commonly used with clay?
  	Selected Answer: Copper, lead or lead-coated copper Correct Answer:   Copper or lead Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 7

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  	What general shapes are clay tiles likely to be? (give 2)
  	Selected Answer: 1. Mission 2. S-shaped Correct Answer:   Flat or curved Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 8

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  	What other things cause failure in a clay tile roof system? (name 2)
  	Selected Answer: 1. Fastener failures 2. Flashing problems Correct Answer:   Fasteners or flashings wearing out Waterproof membranes wearing out Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 9

  Needs Grading

  	What's the difference between a Spanish Tile and Mission Tile?
  	Selected Answer: S-shaped is a one-piece system that includes a pan and cover all in each piece Correct Answer:   Mission tiles come in two pieces - pans and covers. Spanish tiles come in one piece and have interlocking sides. Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 10

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  	The minimum weight of a clay tile roof is ______ pounds.
  	Selected Answer:  800 Correct Answer: Evaluation Method Correct Answer Case Sensitivity Exact Match 800

• Question 11

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  	Clay tile roofs are more or less expensive than most other roofs?
  	Selected Answer:   More Answers:   More Less Response Feedback: Good work

• Question 12

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  	You should always walk on clay tile roofs.
  	Selected Answer:  False Answers: True  False Response Feedback: Good work