Roofing Flashcards
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What is the recommended minimum fastener penetration into solid wood decking when applying asphalt shingles?
Answer: 3/4 inch
Roofing nails must penetrate at least 3/4 inch into the roof deck (or through the deck if it is thinner than 3/4 inch) to ensure adequate holding strength.
Which of the following best describes a 'Dutch gable' (gablet) roof?
Answer: A gable roof with a small hip at the top of each gable end
A Dutch gable (also called a gablet) is a hybrid roof combining a hip roof at the bottom with a small gable (gablet) at the top of each hip end.
When tearing off an old roof, what is the proper method for disposing of asphalt shingle waste in most US jurisdictions?
Answer: Placing shingle waste in a rented roll-off dumpster for landfill disposal
Torn-off asphalt shingles are generally disposed of in roll-off dumpsters and taken to a landfill; some areas have recycling programs, but open burning is illegal in most jurisdictions.
What does the class rating (Class A, B, or C) of a roofing material indicate?
Answer: The material's resistance to fire
Class A, B, and C ratings measure a roofing material's fire resistance; Class A provides the highest level of protection against fire exposure.
What is the primary purpose of a cricket or saddle behind a chimney?
Answer: To divert water around the chimney and prevent ponding
A cricket (or saddle) is a peaked mini-roof structure built behind a chimney to shed water around the chimney and prevent water from pooling, which can cause leaks and rot.
Which OSHA fall protection requirement applies to roofers working on a residential roof with a slope greater than 4:12?
Answer: Workers must use personal fall arrest systems, safety nets, or guardrails
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502 requires that workers on roofs 6 feet or more above a lower level use personal fall arrest systems, safety nets, or guardrail systems regardless of roof pitch.
What is the term for the horizontal board installed at the lower edge of a roof to which gutters are attached?
Answer: Fascia
The fascia is the vertical board that runs along the lower edge of the roof (the eave), covers the rafter tails, and provides the mounting surface for gutters.