CertainTeed Shingle Master Test.
Questions with Correct Verified
Answers 2026-2027. Graded A
4 Nails are required for fastening each full shingle - ANSFalse
A well-designed ventilation system will: - ANSa. Make the roof cooler in the
summer
b. Make the attic drier in the winter
c. Help keep a more uniform temperature on the underside of the deck
d. All of the above (Correct Answer)
All shingles applies to a low slope deck require the use of WinterGuard or
it's equivalent applied over the entire deck - ANSTrue
Applying two layers of felt shingle underlayment is not an acceptable
alternative to WinterGuard when installing Presidential TL on a low slope -
ANSTrue
At the eaves if there's a chance of snow or ice build up in the gutters, if
possible, install WinterGuard under the drip edge - ANSTrue
Both Presidential Shake and Presidential Shake TL shingles must be
installed using the 5" and 15" Offset Method - ANSTrue
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, Cap flashing continuous counter flashing, and surface mounted counter
flashing are three flashing methods used on chimneys - ANSTrue
CertainTeed allows the application of a nailable deck over an unacceptable
deck - ANSTrue
CertainTeed does not require that all date-codes match on all bundles
applied to the same plane - ANSTrue
CertainTeed High-Performance starter shingles can be used when
installing Highland Slate. - ANSTrue
CertainTeed required that the minimum thickness for a plywood deck be ½"
and an OSB deck be 7/16" - ANSFalse
Failure to follow steep slope fastening instructions can void the warranty in
the event of a shingle delamination - ANSTrue
For a Six Up, Six Off application, cut 6" off the left end of a full shingle to
start the second course. - ANSTrue
High performance starter is used with both Grand Manor and Carriage
House - ANSFalse
Joint overlaps for DiamondDeck and RoofRunner are different than felt and
vary by roof slope - ANSTrue
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Questions with Correct Verified
Answers 2026-2027. Graded A
4 Nails are required for fastening each full shingle - ANSFalse
A well-designed ventilation system will: - ANSa. Make the roof cooler in the
summer
b. Make the attic drier in the winter
c. Help keep a more uniform temperature on the underside of the deck
d. All of the above (Correct Answer)
All shingles applies to a low slope deck require the use of WinterGuard or
it's equivalent applied over the entire deck - ANSTrue
Applying two layers of felt shingle underlayment is not an acceptable
alternative to WinterGuard when installing Presidential TL on a low slope -
ANSTrue
At the eaves if there's a chance of snow or ice build up in the gutters, if
possible, install WinterGuard under the drip edge - ANSTrue
Both Presidential Shake and Presidential Shake TL shingles must be
installed using the 5" and 15" Offset Method - ANSTrue
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, Cap flashing continuous counter flashing, and surface mounted counter
flashing are three flashing methods used on chimneys - ANSTrue
CertainTeed allows the application of a nailable deck over an unacceptable
deck - ANSTrue
CertainTeed does not require that all date-codes match on all bundles
applied to the same plane - ANSTrue
CertainTeed High-Performance starter shingles can be used when
installing Highland Slate. - ANSTrue
CertainTeed required that the minimum thickness for a plywood deck be ½"
and an OSB deck be 7/16" - ANSFalse
Failure to follow steep slope fastening instructions can void the warranty in
the event of a shingle delamination - ANSTrue
For a Six Up, Six Off application, cut 6" off the left end of a full shingle to
start the second course. - ANSTrue
High performance starter is used with both Grand Manor and Carriage
House - ANSFalse
Joint overlaps for DiamondDeck and RoofRunner are different than felt and
vary by roof slope - ANSTrue
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