The Metal Retrofit Revolution

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* 1. Roof retrofitting is the complete removal of existing roofing materials and the installation of new roofing materials.

True

False

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* 2. Replacement and repair account for what percentage of the entire U.S. roofing market?

50 percent

60 percent

75 percent

80 percent

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* 3. What is an advantage of roofing retrofit projects?

The original roof remains in place, thereby protecting the interior and enabling building operations to continue.

As compared to reroofing, it is less expensive.

They offer safer working conditions.

All of the above

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* 4. An advantage of reroofing projects is the opportunity to identify and correct significant deterioration of the roof panels and/or the underlying structure.

True

False

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* 5. ASHRAE 90.1 requires what minimum insulation value for roofing?

R-24

R-19

R-28

R-30

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* 6. For commercial reroof projects converting an existing commercial flat roof to metal,

a new framing system is installed under the structural supports.

new metal panels are installed over the existing roof panels.

a new structural framing system must be constructed.

None of the above

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* 7. For a retrofit using a single-ply membrane roof over an existing metal roof,

the load path and metal substrate’s strength/stiffness will be different
from original design.

the current code requirements will certainly be the same.

the deflection criteria will be less than the existing metal roof.

the fire rating should not be affected.

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* 8. For single-ply over metal roof retrofits, it is recommended to:

solicit professional structural engineering input.

ensure that the existing building’s metal roof is adequate to perform as a structural deck for a non-metal sheeted roof.

make sure that the single-ply membrane fasteners driven through insulation board layers are properly engaged into secondary structural
members.

All of the above

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* 9. By adding a 1-inch air space between an old and new roof, up to what percentage heat reduction can be achieved?

20 percent

30 percent

40 percent

50 percent

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* 10. The only recommended way to attach a new metal cladding system is with:

clips

screws

tacks

All of the above

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* 11. Please fill in your contact information below.

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City/Town

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Question Title

* 1. Roof retrofitting is the complete removal of existing roofing materials and the installation of new roofing materials.

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* 2. Replacement and repair account for what percentage of the entire U.S. roofing market?

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* 3. What is an advantage of roofing retrofit projects?

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* 4. An advantage of reroofing projects is the opportunity to identify and correct significant deterioration of the roof panels and/or the underlying structure.

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* 5. ASHRAE 90.1 requires what minimum insulation value for roofing?

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* 6. For commercial reroof projects converting an existing commercial flat roof to metal,

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* 7. For a retrofit using a single-ply membrane roof over an existing metal roof,

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* 8. For single-ply over metal roof retrofits, it is recommended to:

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* 9. By adding a 1-inch air space between an old and new roof, up to what percentage heat reduction can be achieved?

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* 10. The only recommended way to attach a new metal cladding system is with:

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* 11. Please fill in your contact information below.*An AIA number must be provided in order to receive credit in the AIA continuing education system.

* 11. Please fill in your contact information below.

*An AIA number must be provided in order to receive credit in the AIA continuing education system.