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Soffits allow air to be captured and circulated through the roof system.
Soffits allow air to be captured and circulated through the roof system.
True (A)
Underlayment is a layer installed on top of the shingles or tiles to provide additional weather protection.
Underlayment is a layer installed on top of the shingles or tiles to provide additional weather protection.
False (B)
Fascia boards are designed to support the top row of shingles or tiles on the roof.
Fascia boards are designed to support the top row of shingles or tiles on the roof.
False (B)
Materials like vinyl, aluminum, and plastic are not used for making fascia boards.
Materials like vinyl, aluminum, and plastic are not used for making fascia boards.
Roof vents, including ridge vents, are not considered essential for a well-ventilated home.
Roof vents, including ridge vents, are not considered essential for a well-ventilated home.
Soffits prevent moisture damage by directing moisture away from the roof system.
Soffits prevent moisture damage by directing moisture away from the roof system.
Underlayment helps the roof shed water while protecting the outer layer from resin released by the decking.
Underlayment helps the roof shed water while protecting the outer layer from resin released by the decking.
Fascia boards are primarily made from wood and not from other materials.
Fascia boards are primarily made from wood and not from other materials.
Roof vents do not play a role in drawing air from soffit vents.
Roof vents do not play a role in drawing air from soffit vents.
The function of a roof includes regulating the temperature in the attic.
The function of a roof includes regulating the temperature in the attic.
The roofing industry is currently experiencing a period of instability.
The roofing industry is currently experiencing a period of instability.
Soffits are not involved in regulating temperature in the attic.
Soffits are not involved in regulating temperature in the attic.
Vinyl, aluminum, and plastic are not used as materials for making fascia boards.
Vinyl, aluminum, and plastic are not used as materials for making fascia boards.
Underlayment is a layer installed on top of the shingles or tiles to provide additional weather protection.
Underlayment is a layer installed on top of the shingles or tiles to provide additional weather protection.
Roof vents, including ridge vents, are not considered essential for a well-ventilated home.
Roof vents, including ridge vents, are not considered essential for a well-ventilated home.
Residential roofing is covered in the Roofing Manual Vol.1.
Residential roofing is covered in the Roofing Manual Vol.1.
The roofing industry is showing signs of slowing down.
The roofing industry is showing signs of slowing down.
Soffits play a role in directing moisture away from the roof system to prevent moisture damage.
Soffits play a role in directing moisture away from the roof system to prevent moisture damage.
A strong roof system can protect the rest of your home from water damage.
A strong roof system can protect the rest of your home from water damage.
Recent innovations have allowed manufacturers to create shingles and other roof materials that absorb the sun's rays, increasing homeowner energy bills.
Recent innovations have allowed manufacturers to create shingles and other roof materials that absorb the sun's rays, increasing homeowner energy bills.
Offering future buyers a house with a certifiably safe and low maintenance roof does not improve property value.
Offering future buyers a house with a certifiably safe and low maintenance roof does not improve property value.
Over the centuries, many different residential architectural styles and roofing have not flourished into distinct categories.
Over the centuries, many different residential architectural styles and roofing have not flourished into distinct categories.
In the 1920s, classic Cottage-style homes were not constructed in large numbers.
In the 1920s, classic Cottage-style homes were not constructed in large numbers.
Renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright introduced Usonian-style homes with flat roofs and large cantilevered overhangs in the 1940s.
Renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright introduced Usonian-style homes with flat roofs and large cantilevered overhangs in the 1940s.
In the 1930s, Ranch-style homes with gabled roofs did not explode in popularity.
In the 1930s, Ranch-style homes with gabled roofs did not explode in popularity.
Fascia boards are designed to support the top row of shingles or tiles on the roof.
Fascia boards are designed to support the top row of shingles or tiles on the roof.
The roofing industry is expected to reach $19.9 billion by 2021.
The roofing industry is expected to reach $19.9 billion by 2021.
85% of residential roofers believe their total sales volumes will decrease over three years.
85% of residential roofers believe their total sales volumes will decrease over three years.
In 2020, 18% of revenue for residential roofers came from metal roofing.
In 2020, 18% of revenue for residential roofers came from metal roofing.
More than half of respondents expect metal roofing to decrease from 2019 to 2020.
More than half of respondents expect metal roofing to decrease from 2019 to 2020.
59% of jobs completed by residential contractors in 2020 were done by subcontractors.
59% of jobs completed by residential contractors in 2020 were done by subcontractors.
Less than 10% of residential contractors have a formal training program.
Less than 10% of residential contractors have a formal training program.
$31.4 billion is the valuation of the 50,000+ Roofing Businesses in the US.
$31.4 billion is the valuation of the 50,000+ Roofing Businesses in the US.
Roofing Company Rules recommend taking personal calls and texts during working hours unless it is an emergency.
Roofing Company Rules recommend taking personal calls and texts during working hours unless it is an emergency.
Soffits allow air to be captured and circulated through the roof system, directed to the attic, improving circulation, regulating temperature, and preventing moisture damage.
Soffits allow air to be captured and circulated through the roof system, directed to the attic, improving circulation, regulating temperature, and preventing moisture damage.
Underlayment is a layer installed on top of the shingles or tiles to provide additional weather protection.
Underlayment is a layer installed on top of the shingles or tiles to provide additional weather protection.
Materials like vinyl, aluminum, and plastic are not used for making fascia boards.
Materials like vinyl, aluminum, and plastic are not used for making fascia boards.
Roof vents play a role in drawing air from soffit vents.
Roof vents play a role in drawing air from soffit vents.
Soffits prevent moisture damage by directing moisture away from the roof system.
Soffits prevent moisture damage by directing moisture away from the roof system.
Underlayment helps the roof shed water while protecting the outer layer from resin released by the decking.
Underlayment helps the roof shed water while protecting the outer layer from resin released by the decking.
Fascia boards are designed to support the top row of shingles or tiles on the roof.
Fascia boards are designed to support the top row of shingles or tiles on the roof.
Roof vents, including ridge vents, are not considered essential for a well-ventilated home.
Roof vents, including ridge vents, are not considered essential for a well-ventilated home.
The Neo-Mansard roof style is characterized by two slopes on all four sides where the lower slope becomes steeper than the upper.
The Neo-Mansard roof style is characterized by two slopes on all four sides where the lower slope becomes steeper than the upper.
Pop-tops, a trend in the 1990s, involve adding a full second story to homes but not converting attics into bedrooms.
Pop-tops, a trend in the 1990s, involve adding a full second story to homes but not converting attics into bedrooms.
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.
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.
Neo-French style homes from the 2000s are identifiable by their roof's steep pitch, sometimes with flared eaves.
Neo-French style homes from the 2000s are identifiable by their roof's steep pitch, sometimes with flared eaves.
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.
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.
Sloped roofs on residential properties consist of components including ridges, valleys, hips, slopes, eaves, and dormers.
Sloped roofs on residential properties consist of components including ridges, valleys, hips, slopes, eaves, and dormers.
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.
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.
Rakes on a roof are entirely horizontal edges, whereas eaves are set at an angle.
Rakes on a roof are entirely horizontal edges, whereas eaves are set at an angle.
