6 Questions
Which type of roof has sides sloping up from 2 walls?
Gable
Which type of roof has 9 primary structural members, including 4 bearing walls, 1 ridge rafter, and 4 hip rafters?
Hip roof
What is the safest type of roof to walk on?
Rafter
Which type of roof is made up of several layers of materials applied to the roof deck?
Built-up roof
What can cause a collapse of slate or tile shingles?
Sudden changes in temperature
How is the slope of a roof measured?
By its pitch
Test your knowledge on different types of sloping roofs and the dangers associated with operating on a peaked roof. Learn about the risks firefighters face and the importance of parapets in preventing falls. Identify the characteristics of gable, hip, gambrel, and mansard roofs in this informative quiz.
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