Roofing Inspection Section#3 Flat Roofing Quiz#1

You should have finished Section 2 (Steep Roof Flashing) before starting this Section. This study session covers the scope of the inspection as set out in the ASHI® Standards of Practice. This study session also includes an introduction to flat roofing in general.

The estimated completion time is thirty minutes.

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

• Specify the ASHI® Standards of Practice as they apply to flat roofing.
• Describe what must be inspected and what must be reported to conform with the minimum requirements.
• Explain the basic functions of flat roofing system.
• Describe the different flat roofing systems that are available.

• Question 1

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  	Name three types of single ply roofs (not including roll roofing.)
  	Selected Answer: 1. Plastic (PVC) 2. Synthetic rubber (EPDM or elastomeric) 3. Chemically altered asphalt roofing systems (Modified bitumens) Correct Answer:   - PVC or plastic - EPDM or synthetic rubber - Modified bitumen Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 2

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  	What is another name for a tar and gravel roof?
  	Selected Answer: BUR system Correct Answer:   Built-up roofing Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 3

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  	Why is it often difficult to identify flaws in the membrane of a tar and gravel roof?
  	Selected Answer: Because of the gravel top coating and the fact the flat roofing has no attic or roof space to inspect from inside.  Correct Answer:   The gravel coating conceals the membrane. Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 4

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  	According to the ASHI® Standards, are we required to observe a flat roof surface?
  	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 report how we inspected the roof?
  	Selected Answer:   Yes Answers:   Yes No Response Feedback: Good work

• Question 6

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  	For a very old roof that is obviously in poor condition, do the ASHI® Standards require you to give an approximate cost for replacement?
  	Selected Answer:   No Answers: Yes   No Response Feedback: Good work

• Question 7

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  	Is a flat roof system a "shedding" system or a "watertight" system?
  	Selected Answer:   watertight Answers: shedding   watertight Response Feedback: Good work

• Question 8

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  	A flat roof, surfaced with roll roofing is considered to be a high quality roof surface usually only seen on more expensive houses?
  	Selected Answer:  False Answers: True  False Response Feedback: Good work