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1
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There is a recommended minimum slope for each type of roofing material. T/F

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True

2
Q

Mechanical fastening systems for single ply roof membranes inevitably create holes in the membrane. T/F

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False

3
Q

Step flashing are used along the cave of a roof. T/F

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False

4
Q

A vapor retarder should always be installed on the cold side of the insulation in a roof or wall. T/F

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False

5
Q

Ferrous steel is self protection. T/F

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False

6
Q

Roof decks on low-slope roofs must

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contain enough joints to accommodate thermal expansion and contraction

7
Q

On clear nights a roof surface can become colder than the surrounding air. T/F

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True

8
Q

In construction, perms are associated with

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vapor retarders

9
Q

Which material would you be least likely to see being used as a roof deck?

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EPMD membrane

10
Q

In roofing applications ballast can perform all of the following function except

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contribute to air circulation under the roof membrane

11
Q

Which doesn’t belong with the others?

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butt-joint glazing

12
Q

Batten seam, standing seam, and flat seam all describe types of

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architectural sheet metal roofing

13
Q

Which of the following materials is not used on a steep roof?

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built-up roofing system

14
Q

Stainless steel is self protecting. T/F

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True

15
Q

The sketch in figure 16.28 if an area divider used on a low-slope roof. The purpose of the area divider is to

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accommodate some movement in the membrane itself.