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** $50.00 gift certificate from Inspector Outlet
** Case of books “Now That You’ve Had A Home Inspection”
GOOD LUCK!
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Ice dams are most likely on roof
a) With asphalt shingles
b) With low-slopes and wide overhangs
c) With low-slopes and small overhangs
d) With steep slopes and wide overhangs
e) With steep slopes and small overhangs -
On most steep roofs, exposed fasteners
a) Are an aesthetic detail
b) Are used for anchorage against wind
c) Are a sign of poor installation
d) Are a sign of good installation
e) Help prevent ice dams -
Moss on a wood roof
a) Should never be removed
b) Provides additional protection
c) Provides a cushion against rain, hail and sleet for the wood
d) Helps to insulate the wood from thermal shock
e) Holds water against the wood, promoting rot -
Mechanical damage to skylights is commonly caused by all of the following except -
a) Animals
b) Re-roofing activities
c) Building shifting
d) Snow and ice removal
e) Overhanging trees -
Dormer flashings may include all of the following except -
a) Stack flashings
b) Ridge flashings
c) Valley flashings
d) Roof flashings meeting walls above
e) Roof/sidewall flashing
Bonus question:
What was George Lucas’ original last name for Indiana Jones?
