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Soffits allow air to be captured and circulated through the roof system.

True

Underlayment is a layer installed on top of the shingles or tiles to provide additional weather protection.

False

Fascia boards are designed to support the top row of shingles or tiles on the roof.

False

Materials like vinyl, aluminum, and plastic are not used for making fascia boards.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Roof vents, including ridge vents, are not considered essential for a well-ventilated home.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Soffits prevent moisture damage by directing moisture away from the roof system.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Underlayment helps the roof shed water while protecting the outer layer from resin released by the decking.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Fascia boards are primarily made from wood and not from other materials.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Roof vents do not play a role in drawing air from soffit vents.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The function of a roof includes regulating the temperature in the attic.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The roofing industry is currently experiencing a period of instability.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Soffits are not involved in regulating temperature in the attic.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Vinyl, aluminum, and plastic are not used as materials for making fascia boards.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Underlayment is a layer installed on top of the shingles or tiles to provide additional weather protection.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Roof vents, including ridge vents, are not considered essential for a well-ventilated home.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Residential roofing is covered in the Roofing Manual Vol.1.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The roofing industry is showing signs of slowing down.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Soffits play a role in directing moisture away from the roof system to prevent moisture damage.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

A strong roof system can protect the rest of your home from water damage.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Recent innovations have allowed manufacturers to create shingles and other roof materials that absorb the sun's rays, increasing homeowner energy bills.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Offering future buyers a house with a certifiably safe and low maintenance roof does not improve property value.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Over the centuries, many different residential architectural styles and roofing have not flourished into distinct categories.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the 1920s, classic Cottage-style homes were not constructed in large numbers.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright introduced Usonian-style homes with flat roofs and large cantilevered overhangs in the 1940s.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the 1930s, Ranch-style homes with gabled roofs did not explode in popularity.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Fascia boards are designed to support the top row of shingles or tiles on the roof.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The roofing industry is expected to reach $19.9 billion by 2021.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

85% of residential roofers believe their total sales volumes will decrease over three years.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

In 2020, 18% of revenue for residential roofers came from metal roofing.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

More than half of respondents expect metal roofing to decrease from 2019 to 2020.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

59% of jobs completed by residential contractors in 2020 were done by subcontractors.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Less than 10% of residential contractors have a formal training program.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

$31.4 billion is the valuation of the 50,000+ Roofing Businesses in the US.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Roofing Company Rules recommend taking personal calls and texts during working hours unless it is an emergency.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Soffits allow air to be captured and circulated through the roof system, directed to the attic, improving circulation, regulating temperature, and preventing moisture damage.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Underlayment is a layer installed on top of the shingles or tiles to provide additional weather protection.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Materials like vinyl, aluminum, and plastic are not used for making fascia boards.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Roof vents play a role in drawing air from soffit vents.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Soffits prevent moisture damage by directing moisture away from the roof system.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Underlayment helps the roof shed water while protecting the outer layer from resin released by the decking.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Fascia boards are designed to support the top row of shingles or tiles on the roof.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Roof vents, including ridge vents, are not considered essential for a well-ventilated home.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Neo-Mansard roof style is characterized by two slopes on all four sides where the lower slope becomes steeper than the upper.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Pop-tops, a trend in the 1990s, involve adding a full second story to homes but not converting attics into bedrooms.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The term 'McMansion' was coined in the 1980s to refer to multi-story houses of the nouveau riche, often featuring showy components like Palladian windows and multiple chimneys.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Neo-French style homes from the 2000s are identifiable by their roof's steep pitch, sometimes with flared eaves.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Smart Homes, which rose in demand in the 2010s, are defined as any dwelling home that uses intelligent technology and IoT devices to give users convenience while providing peace of mind through safety measures such as visible cameras or spotlights during nighttime hours.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Sloped roofs on residential properties consist of components including ridges, valleys, hips, slopes, eaves, and dormers.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flat roofs are more common on commercial properties and use different materials to prevent moisture intrusion, but their purpose is still to channel water away from the structure.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Rakes on a roof are entirely horizontal edges, whereas eaves are set at an angle.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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