Installation: Roofing - Assessment

According to the presentation, what is the standard reveal on asphalt shingles?

5 in.

When installing the edge metal, how should pieces be overlapped?

5 to 6 inches from the top down

When cutting shingles for a starter course, each row should be offset by how many inches?

6 in.

What is scrap plywood used for during the roofing process?

Cutting shingles without damaging the roof

How often should a reference chalk line be used to verify shingle rows are straight?

Every five rows

Which of the following should be used to install the roofing underlayment?

1 1/4-inch ring shank plastic cap nails

The first row of shingles overhang the edge by how many inches?

1/4 in.

According to the presentation, what should be used to make sure the ridge caps are straight?

A chalk line

Which of the following can be used to measure the reveal when placing shingles?

A roofing hatchet

According to Randall Hust, where do most roof leaks occur?

Around the penetrations

Where on the roof should there be surface-exposed nails?

At the single last ridge cap

Which of the following is the first step in the roofing process?

Installing edge metal

Which of the following is used to seal penetration flashing to the roof?

Plastic roofing cement

Which of the following is used to make ridge caps?

Three-tab shingles

What is the purpose of ridge vents?

To increase air flow