Here are some roofing materials: Shingles: These are the first protection from weather elements. When choosing shingles, look for water-resistant options that are a good color. Metal: This material is durable, reflective, attractive, lightweight, and low maintenance. Slates: This material has been used for roofing for 100 years. It comes in different colors, shapes, and slabs. Underlayment: This water-resistant barrier is installed under the shingles to allow the roof to withstand all types of weather. It also preserves the roof's lifespan. Ridge cap: This material is typically made of... Show more

Here are some roofing materials:

Shingles: These are the first protection from weather elements. When choosing shingles, look for water-resistant options that are a good color.
Metal: This material is durable, reflective, attractive, lightweight, and low maintenance.
Slates: This material has been used for roofing for 100 years. It comes in different colors, shapes, and slabs.
Underlayment: This water-resistant barrier is installed under the shingles to allow the roof to withstand all types of weather. It also preserves the roof's lifespan.
Ridge cap: This material is typically made of asphalt or metal and covers the ridges of a pitched roof. It protects the roof from water damage and gives the roof a finished look.
Composite shingles: This material is durable, easy to maintain, and cost-effective. 

Other roofing materials include: 
Roof decking, Reinforcement, Ice and water shield, Flashing, Extra protection, Pipe boots, Drip edge, Ventilation, Gutters.

Roofing Materials topics include: Roofs and its types, pitched roofs types and coverings, sloping and curved roofs, single and double roofs, trussed roofs and flat terraced roofing.

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Building & Construction Practice Test: Roofing Materials

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25 Questions

1. The central vertical rod provided in the couple close roofs is called as ________

Queen stoneKing postQueen postKing rod

2. The Mangalore tile are one of _________ type of tiles.

CorrugatedPatentAsbestos cementTrafford

3. __________________ are the inclined members of a Truss.

CleatsPrinciple raftersDragon beamGable

4. A mansard roof truss is named after a _____ architect.

DutchIndianGreekFrench

5. The horizontal distance between the internal faces of walls or support is known as a ___________

Wall platesVergeSpanTruss

6. Which of the following is not a type of asbestos cement roof coverings?

Everest trafford A.C. sheetsEverest standard corrugated A.C. sheetsEverest big-six corrugated A.C. sheetsEverest small-seven corrugated A.C. sheets

7. Which roofs are used in hot regions?

Flat roofsPitched roofsSloping roofsCurved roofs

8. When two roof surface meet together and form an internal angle, a ________ is formed.

PitchGableValleyBargeRafter

9. Which of the following roofs slopes in two directions?

Mansard roofHip roofGable roofLean-to-roof

10. B in the figure given below represents __________

RafterTie beamKing rodRidge piece

11. The lower edges of a roof which are resting upon or projecting beyond the supporting wall are known as the _______________

RaftersEavesWall platesGables

12. Triple-membered roofs are also known as _______

Collar tie roofsPurlin roofsVerandah roofsTrussed roofs

13. Which of the following is also known as a pent roof?

Lean-to-roofCouple-close roofCollar beam roofCouple roof

14. The wood _____________ are obtained from the well Seasoned timber with length varying from 300 mm to 380 mm.

Eternit slatesPatent tilesShinglesThatch

15. _________ joint is used to connect the wooden tie and the feet of rafters in a couple of close roof.

Open and pinClosed mortised and tenonedPin and tenonedDovetail halved

16. White asbestos is a compound of _______ and ________

Magnesia, silicaAluminium, silicaMagnesia, aluminiumMagnesium, aluminium

17. Number of corrugations in one big-six type A.C. sheet is _________

Seven and a halfNine and a halfFive and a halfThree and a half

18. Which of the following is the correct formula for finding gauge in slate roofing?

Gauge = (length of slate – lap)/2Gauge = (lap – length of slate)/4Gauge = (length of slate – lap)/4Gauge = (lap – length of slate)/2

19. Which of the following types of tiles are laid in pairs of over-tiles and under-tiles?

Plain tilesHalf-round country tilesPan tilesFlat tiles

20. In a king-post truss, which of the following types of joints is used to join the king-post to the ends of principal rafters at its head?

Open and pin joinDovetail jointTenon and mortise jointPin and tenoned joint

21. __________________ are the thin strips of wood which are fixed on the rafters or ceiling.

BattensDragon beamEavesGables

22. Which of the following roof is also known as rafter roof?

Lean-to-roofDouble roofCouple roofCouple-close roof

23. A steel roof truss is designed in such a way that it carries only direct stresses and not binding stresses.

Don't KnowFalseMaybeTrue

24. Which of the following is used to provide end support to the common rafters in a king-post truss?

Queen-postKing-postTie beamRidge beam

25. The angle formed at the intersection of two roof slopes is known as the ___________

HipVergeValleyPitch