Roofing - Home inspection Exam with complete solutions

Which roof has 4 sloping surfaces to the eaves? A. Gable B. Hip C. Mansard D. Gambrel - Answer- B. Hip How many square feet are in a square of roofing? - Answer- 100 Older underrated cedar shingles have what class UL fire rating? - Answer- No fire rating An individual should observe sunlight through a wood shingle roof. T or F - Answer- True A wood shingle roof must be at least 3 layers thick? T or F - Answer- True A cedar shake roof requires no underlayment. T or F - Answer- False Granules in asphalt shingles protect the shingles from the suns rays. T or F - Answer- True What type pf decking may sustain asphalt composition shingles? A. Old wood shingles B. Old composition shingles C. Solid plywood decking D. All the above - Answer- D. All the above Built up roofing shouldn't be used with a roof with a slope of 4/12 or steeper? T or F - Answer- True Slate and tile roofs require underlayment. T or R - Answer- True What is the UL classification of slate and tile roofs? - Answer- A A galvanized steel roofing panel doesn't require painting. T or F - Answer- False A stainless steel roof is all but maintenance free? T or F - Answer- True