Roofing Inspection Section#2 Steep Roof Flashings Quiz#1

You should have finished Section 1 (Steep Roofing) before starting this Section. This study session includes the scope of the inspection as set out in the ASHI® Standards of Practice. It also includes an introduction to steep roof flashings.

The estimated completion time is thirty minutes.

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

• Specify the ASHI® Standards for roofing.
• Describe the function of flashings.
• Identify the materials and locations where flashings are used.
• Explain that there are different types of flashings.

• Question 1

  Needs Grading

  	List as many common flashing materials as you can.
  	Selected Answer: 1. Metal 2. Roll roofing 3. Felt paper  4. Rubberized asphalt 5. Rubber (Neoprene) 6. Composite flashing materials Correct Answer:   - Felt paper - Rubberized asphalt - Rubber - Metal - Roll roofing Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 2

  Needs Grading

  	List at least five areas where flashings are found.
  	Selected Answer: 1. Valleys 2. Chimneys 3. Pipes or stacks that penetrate roofs 4. Roof/wall intersection 5. Sloped roofs which intersect flat roofs 6. Skylights 7. Eaves, rakes, hips and ridges Correct Answer: - Valleys - Chimneys - Pipes or stacks - Roof/wall intersections - Sloped roofs which intersect flat roofs - Skylights - Eaves - Rakes - Hips and ridges Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 3

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  	According to the ASHI® standards, are we required to describe the flashing materials?
  	Selected Answer:   No Answers: Yes   No Response Feedback: Good work

• Question 4

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  	According to the ASHI® standards, are we required to inspect the roof flashings?
  	Selected Answer:   Yes Answers:   Yes No Response Feedback: Good work

• Question 5

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  	According to the ASHI® standards, are we required to walk on the roof to inspect the flashings?
  	Selected Answer:   No Answers: Yes   No Response Feedback: Good work

• Question 6

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  	Flashings are easier to inspect when they are:
  	Selected Answer:   dry Answers: wet   dry Response Feedback: Good work

• Question 7

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  	Is it more common for a roof to leak at the flashings or at other areas in the roof surface?
  	Selected Answer:   at the flashings Answers:   at the flashings at other areas in the roof surface Response Feedback: Good work