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Building & Construction Practice Test: Roofing Materials — Flashcards

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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.

Related: Building & Construction Practice Test: Floors and Flooring

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A _______________ is defined at the upper most part of the building which is constructed in the form of a framework to give protection to the building against rain, heat, snow, wind, etc.
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