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Roofing & Weatherproofing Standards Flashcards

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  1. What is the minimum required headlap for standard three-tab asphalt shingles installed on a 4:12 slope per NRCA guidelines?

    Answer: 2 inches

    NRCA guidelines require a minimum 2-inch headlap for standard three-tab asphalt shingles on slopes of 4:12 and greater.

  2. A built-up roofing (BUR) system uses alternating layers of bitumen and what other material?

    Answer: Reinforcing felts or ply sheets

    BUR systems consist of alternating layers of bitumen (asphalt or coal tar) and reinforcing felts or ply sheets to create a monolithic membrane.

  3. When inspecting a metal roof, what minimum clearance should be maintained between the bottom edge of metal roofing panels and the finished grade?

    Answer: 6 inches

    Metal roofing panels should maintain a minimum 6-inch clearance from finished grade to prevent corrosion from soil contact and moisture wicking.

  4. Under IBC requirements, what is the wind uplift rating category that roofing materials in a hurricane-prone region must typically meet?

    Answer: FM 1-60 or higher

    FM Global's FM 1-60 or higher wind uplift classification is commonly required for roofing assemblies in hurricane-prone regions.

  5. What type of flashing is installed at the junction where a roof deck meets a vertical wall to prevent water infiltration?

    Answer: Step flashing

    Step flashing consists of individual L-shaped metal pieces interwoven with shingles at the roof-to-wall junction to channel water away.

  6. According to ASTM standards, what does a Class A fire rating for roofing materials indicate?

    Answer: Effective against severe fire exposure

    ASTM E108 Class A indicates the roofing material is effective against severe fire exposure, offering the highest level of fire protection.

  7. What is the primary purpose of a cricket or saddle installed behind a chimney on a sloped roof?

    Answer: To divert water around the chimney and prevent pooling

    A cricket or saddle is a peaked construction behind a chimney that diverts water to either side, preventing it from pooling and causing leaks.