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WEEK 7 - ROOF 

ASSIGNMENTS 

3A07

Read Chapter 17 page 301. Answer the question below and enter it into OPEN LMS under 3A07

1. The least expensive type of roof to construct is the _____ roof.

 

2. A shed roof may require a built-up roof unless the pitch of the roof is over _____.

 

3. The _____ roof type is used a great deal on barns.

 

4. It is good practice to use one of the standard roof _____ or slopes when designing a roof.

 

5. The cornice forms on two sides of a(n) _____ roof.

 

6. In _____ cornices, rafter ends are exposed and generally tapered or curved to eliminate bulk.

 

7. The  soffit board is nailed to the under side of the rafter in a _____ box cornice.

 

8. Wide box cornices without lookouts have _____ soffits.

 

9. The span of a gable roof past the end wall of the dwelling is the _____, or gable end.

 

10. The W-type truss, the _____ truss, and the scissors truss are generally used in residential construction.

 

11. Two results of a well-ventilated attic are less _____ build up to cause damage to the under side of the sheathing and a cooler house in the summer.

 

12. The width of the valley flashing is dependent upon the slope of the roof and should be a minimum of _______ wide.

 

13. Gutters are commonly made from galvanized sheet metal, aluminum, _____, __ and copper.

 

14. Plywood sheathing should be placed with the _____ perpendicular to the rafters.

 

15. A moisture barrier is required between the sheathing and the shingles. Generally, building paper of 15-pound, saturated _____ provides this barrier.

 

16. _____ is required where any feature , such as a chimney or section of a wall, pierces the roof.

 

17. The area of the roof that includes the overhang forming a connection between the roof and side walls is called the _____ .

RESOURCE

LECTURE NOTES

  • Cover the graphics below 

  • Stick framed roofs VS engineered roof

 

REVIT LECTURE NOTES

  • ROOF SOFFIT, FACIA, EXTRUSION 

  • SHAFTS/ DORMERS

 

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