MICHIGAN ROOFING TEST QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
\.How far apart must shingles be staggered? - ANSWERS-6 inches
\.What is the minimum distance from the edge of the roof can you store
materials? - ANSWERS-6 ft
\.All dwellings shall have a controlled method of water disposal from roofs that
will collect and discharge roof drainage how many feet from foundation walls or
an approved drainage system? - ANSWERS-5 ft
\.Tax paid entirely by the employer - ANSWERS-Federal unemployment tax
\.A legally binding agreement between parties - ANSWERS-Contract
\.What is the purpose of an Addenda to a contract? - ANSWERS-to make changes
to the project before bids are accepted
\.How long to keep all documents of a contract - ANSWERS-A good rule of thumb
is 7 years
\.A contract is a binding agreement - ANSWERS-
,\.Gives the contractor responsibility of the whole project from designing to
building - ANSWERS-turnkey contract
\.no-fault insurance covers up to 1 million dollars in property damage - ANSWERS-
\.builders risk insurance is also known as? - ANSWERS-course of construction
insurance
\.how to get roof pitch - ANSWERS-divide the rise over the run
\.shingles should be installed at what temperatures? - ANSWERS-between 40 and
85 degrees
\.How far apart should the end joints of roof sheathing be to allow for expansion
and contraction - ANSWERS-1/8 inch
\.Minimum Slope recommended for wood shingles and shakes - ANSWERS-3:12
pitch
\.Purpose of underlayment - ANSWERS-protects roof sheathing
Added weather protection
Additional insulation
\.You do not install underlayment putting a second shingle roof on - ANSWERS-
,\.Minimum Slope for 3 tab shingles - ANSWERS-2:12
\.How many layers of underlayment on shingle roofs 2:12 through 4:12 pitch -
ANSWERS-two
\.Minimum roof pitch for cement tile - ANSWERS-2.5:12
\.Minimum pitch for clay tiles - ANSWERS-2.5:12
\.How many inches to overlap underlayment? End laps? Staggers? - ANSWERS-lap
2 inches on top. End laps shall be 4 inches and offset by 6 feet
\.How far must a shingle fastener go through the roof sheathing? - ANSWERS-3/4
in
\.How far must an ice barrier be placed on the edge? - ANSWERS-not less than 24
inches from the exterior wall line
\.Roofs exceeding 8:12 pitch ice barrier shall be put on the eaves - ANSWERS-36
inches from the eave edge
\.Fasteners for asphalt shingles shall be? - ANSWERS-12-gauge 3mm shank
minimum 3/8 inch diameter head
, \.Cap flashing shall be corrosion resistant metal with a minimum thickness of -
ANSWERS-5mm or .019
\.Open valley linings made with metal shall not be less than? - ANSWERS-24
inches wide and used with a corrosive resistant metal
\.Two plies of mineral surfaced rolled roofing may also be used for an open valley -
ANSWERS-bottom layer shall be 18 inches wide, top layer shall be no less than 36
inches wide
\.Closed valleys require 1 layer of valley lining - ANSWERS-36 inches wide
\.Step flashing should be? - ANSWERS-4 inches in height 4 inches in width
\.Drip edges shall not be overlapped less than? - ANSWERS-2 inches
\.Drip edges shall extend how far below the roof sheathing? - ANSWERS-must
extend at least 1/4 inches below roof sheathing and extend back onto the roof
deck no less than 2 inches
\.Underlayment gets installed where on drip edge? - ANSWERS-over the eaves and
under the rakes
\.Metal roof shingles shall not be installed on slopes below - ANSWERS-3:12
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
\.How far apart must shingles be staggered? - ANSWERS-6 inches
\.What is the minimum distance from the edge of the roof can you store
materials? - ANSWERS-6 ft
\.All dwellings shall have a controlled method of water disposal from roofs that
will collect and discharge roof drainage how many feet from foundation walls or
an approved drainage system? - ANSWERS-5 ft
\.Tax paid entirely by the employer - ANSWERS-Federal unemployment tax
\.A legally binding agreement between parties - ANSWERS-Contract
\.What is the purpose of an Addenda to a contract? - ANSWERS-to make changes
to the project before bids are accepted
\.How long to keep all documents of a contract - ANSWERS-A good rule of thumb
is 7 years
\.A contract is a binding agreement - ANSWERS-
,\.Gives the contractor responsibility of the whole project from designing to
building - ANSWERS-turnkey contract
\.no-fault insurance covers up to 1 million dollars in property damage - ANSWERS-
\.builders risk insurance is also known as? - ANSWERS-course of construction
insurance
\.how to get roof pitch - ANSWERS-divide the rise over the run
\.shingles should be installed at what temperatures? - ANSWERS-between 40 and
85 degrees
\.How far apart should the end joints of roof sheathing be to allow for expansion
and contraction - ANSWERS-1/8 inch
\.Minimum Slope recommended for wood shingles and shakes - ANSWERS-3:12
pitch
\.Purpose of underlayment - ANSWERS-protects roof sheathing
Added weather protection
Additional insulation
\.You do not install underlayment putting a second shingle roof on - ANSWERS-
,\.Minimum Slope for 3 tab shingles - ANSWERS-2:12
\.How many layers of underlayment on shingle roofs 2:12 through 4:12 pitch -
ANSWERS-two
\.Minimum roof pitch for cement tile - ANSWERS-2.5:12
\.Minimum pitch for clay tiles - ANSWERS-2.5:12
\.How many inches to overlap underlayment? End laps? Staggers? - ANSWERS-lap
2 inches on top. End laps shall be 4 inches and offset by 6 feet
\.How far must a shingle fastener go through the roof sheathing? - ANSWERS-3/4
in
\.How far must an ice barrier be placed on the edge? - ANSWERS-not less than 24
inches from the exterior wall line
\.Roofs exceeding 8:12 pitch ice barrier shall be put on the eaves - ANSWERS-36
inches from the eave edge
\.Fasteners for asphalt shingles shall be? - ANSWERS-12-gauge 3mm shank
minimum 3/8 inch diameter head
, \.Cap flashing shall be corrosion resistant metal with a minimum thickness of -
ANSWERS-5mm or .019
\.Open valley linings made with metal shall not be less than? - ANSWERS-24
inches wide and used with a corrosive resistant metal
\.Two plies of mineral surfaced rolled roofing may also be used for an open valley -
ANSWERS-bottom layer shall be 18 inches wide, top layer shall be no less than 36
inches wide
\.Closed valleys require 1 layer of valley lining - ANSWERS-36 inches wide
\.Step flashing should be? - ANSWERS-4 inches in height 4 inches in width
\.Drip edges shall not be overlapped less than? - ANSWERS-2 inches
\.Drip edges shall extend how far below the roof sheathing? - ANSWERS-must
extend at least 1/4 inches below roof sheathing and extend back onto the roof
deck no less than 2 inches
\.Underlayment gets installed where on drip edge? - ANSWERS-over the eaves and
under the rakes
\.Metal roof shingles shall not be installed on slopes below - ANSWERS-3:12
