Roofing Quiz Questions and Answers
All Correct
Wood expands with moisture, and shrinks as it dries, in 3 directions. Which of these is a
close 2nd, in terms of the direction of movement?
Select one:
a. Radially
b. Tangentially
c. Longitudinally - Answer- Radially
In what part of the roof are missing shingles or shakes most likely? - Answer- Hips and
ridges
List 8 things that make wood roofs more likely to rot. - Answer- 1- Wet climates
2- Low slope
3- Shaded areas
4-Debris on roof
5- Mold, mildew and moss on the roof
6- Solid sheathing
7- Felt underlay
8- Low quality materials
What are 4 things that cause cupping, curling and splitting of wood shingles and
shakes? - Answer- 1- Uneven drying
2- Shingles or shakes that are too wide
4- Excessive nailing or renailing of the shingles
5- Low quality materials
What is the advantage of open or skip sheathing? - Answer- Improved drying of the
shakes or shingles.
Can you be too specific in identifying the roofing material? If so, when and why? -
Answer- It is dangerous to be too specific in identifying the roof material. Some roofing
materials look similar to others. We say asphalt shingles rather than fiberglass shingles,
fiber cement rather than asbestos cement, metal rather than tin, and single ply rather
than PVC.
If you don't actually get up on the roof, you should: - Answer- Document your limitations
in the written report.
, Is the roof inspection done only from the outside? - Answer- No. You should also
inspect the roof from the underside, usually from the attic.
List 4 things you have to look at as part of a standard roof inspection. - Answer- 1. Roof
covering
2. Drainage system
3. Flashings
4. Skylights
List the 3 main functions of roofs. - Answer- 1. Protect the building from rain, snow,
wind, hail and fire.
2. Support some of the mechanical equipment for the house.
3. Make an architectural statement.
List 2 things about the roof that must be described or included in a standard report. -
Answer- 1. Roof covering
2. Method used to inspect the roof.
Most home inspections start with the roof. How many minutes are typically spent here? -
Answer- 15 to 25 minutes
Name 3 things not required as part of the roofing inspection. - Answer- 1- Antennae
2- interior of flues or chimneys that are not readily accessible
3-other installed accessories.
Problems are most common with what aspects of a roof? - Answer- Flashings and
changes in slope and material
Roof inspections include other house systems. List 8. - Answer- 1. Electrical mast and
service wires
2. Chimneys,
3. Attic vents
4. Plumbing stacks
5. Exhaust vents
6. Air conditioning or heating equipment including combustion air intakes and overflow
7. TV towers and satellite dishes
8. Skylights.
Do the Standards require you to give cost estimates for repair/replacement?
Select one:
a. Yes
b. No - Answer- No the Standards do not require you to give cost estimates for
repair/replacement.
Do the Standards require you to give estimates of residual life?
Select one:
All Correct
Wood expands with moisture, and shrinks as it dries, in 3 directions. Which of these is a
close 2nd, in terms of the direction of movement?
Select one:
a. Radially
b. Tangentially
c. Longitudinally - Answer- Radially
In what part of the roof are missing shingles or shakes most likely? - Answer- Hips and
ridges
List 8 things that make wood roofs more likely to rot. - Answer- 1- Wet climates
2- Low slope
3- Shaded areas
4-Debris on roof
5- Mold, mildew and moss on the roof
6- Solid sheathing
7- Felt underlay
8- Low quality materials
What are 4 things that cause cupping, curling and splitting of wood shingles and
shakes? - Answer- 1- Uneven drying
2- Shingles or shakes that are too wide
4- Excessive nailing or renailing of the shingles
5- Low quality materials
What is the advantage of open or skip sheathing? - Answer- Improved drying of the
shakes or shingles.
Can you be too specific in identifying the roofing material? If so, when and why? -
Answer- It is dangerous to be too specific in identifying the roof material. Some roofing
materials look similar to others. We say asphalt shingles rather than fiberglass shingles,
fiber cement rather than asbestos cement, metal rather than tin, and single ply rather
than PVC.
If you don't actually get up on the roof, you should: - Answer- Document your limitations
in the written report.
, Is the roof inspection done only from the outside? - Answer- No. You should also
inspect the roof from the underside, usually from the attic.
List 4 things you have to look at as part of a standard roof inspection. - Answer- 1. Roof
covering
2. Drainage system
3. Flashings
4. Skylights
List the 3 main functions of roofs. - Answer- 1. Protect the building from rain, snow,
wind, hail and fire.
2. Support some of the mechanical equipment for the house.
3. Make an architectural statement.
List 2 things about the roof that must be described or included in a standard report. -
Answer- 1. Roof covering
2. Method used to inspect the roof.
Most home inspections start with the roof. How many minutes are typically spent here? -
Answer- 15 to 25 minutes
Name 3 things not required as part of the roofing inspection. - Answer- 1- Antennae
2- interior of flues or chimneys that are not readily accessible
3-other installed accessories.
Problems are most common with what aspects of a roof? - Answer- Flashings and
changes in slope and material
Roof inspections include other house systems. List 8. - Answer- 1. Electrical mast and
service wires
2. Chimneys,
3. Attic vents
4. Plumbing stacks
5. Exhaust vents
6. Air conditioning or heating equipment including combustion air intakes and overflow
7. TV towers and satellite dishes
8. Skylights.
Do the Standards require you to give cost estimates for repair/replacement?
Select one:
a. Yes
b. No - Answer- No the Standards do not require you to give cost estimates for
repair/replacement.
Do the Standards require you to give estimates of residual life?
Select one:
