ALL THINGS GAF
GAF recommends the removal of ice and water shield during a reroof project, However that is not always possible. How many layers of ice and water are acceptable in order for the roof to qualify for a Weather Stopper® Silver Pledge®, Golden Pledge®, or a Peace of MindTM Limited Warranty?
No more than two layers of leak barrier may be in place in order for the roof to qualify for a Weather Stopper® Silver Pledge®, Golden Pledge®, or a Peace of MindTM Limited Warranty.
True or False, LP can be installed with staples.
FALSE, DO NOT USE STAPLES.
In What states are the 4 offices located?
Colorado, MN, WI and FL
Incase of emergency - Who do you call First?
911
True or False:
Metal roofs are more prone to lightning strikes than other roofs.
false - Lightning is equally drawn to other materials, not just metals. In fact, metal roofs can protect your home from lightning because they are noncombustible.
The minimum acceptable offset recommended by GAF and the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) is _____ between joints on succeeding courses.
4"
For LP smart side - What is the min clearance from grade and roofline?
6 from grade, 1 from roofline.
True or False: We won best roofing contractor in 2022 according to construction business review for process and communication?
TRUE
How often should you conduct a job safety inspection?
DAILY - Conducting a daily review of this companies area of work to observe any present or future safety hazards. Any safety hazard, or potential hazard, will be recorded and corrected by the competent person. Once the hazard has been corrected the competent person is to notify the HW Construction Project Manager immediately.
True or False:
A light-colored shingle tends to be better for warmer climates because it deflects heat and A dark-colored shingle is better for colder climates because it absorbs heat
TRUE - A light-colored shingle tends to be better for warmer climates because it deflects heat and keeps your home cooler. A dark-colored shingle is better for colder climates because it absorbs heat and can melt snow more quickly.
Roofing nails must be long enough to penetrate at least ______into wood decks or just through plywood or OSB decks.
3/4"
Siding applied adjacent to porches, patios, walks, etc. must have a clearance of at least _____ above any surface.
1"
When was HWC founded?
1992
What is the "rule" Used when setting up a ladder?
Use the "four and one" rule when using a ladder. One foot of base for every four feet of height
When was Asphalt shingles invented?
In 1903, Henry Reynolds – a roofing contractor from Grand Rapids, Michigan who has been credited with the invention of the roofing shingle – began cutting asphalt saturated rolls that had been surfaced with stone into individual “shingles.”
“Telegraphing” is usually the result of an uneven substrate not related to the shingles and some telegraphing issues can be seen only during certain lighting conditions. The reasons that telegraphing occurs include:
Often the felt underlayment has been installed with wrinkles or was allowed to get wet and not allowed to dry before the shingles were applied.
Telegraphing can also be related to decking issues. The most common decking issue occurs when the plywood or other sheathing is installed without proper spacing.
TRUE OR FALSE: You can install LP tight to stone/Masonry surfaces.
SIDING MUST NOT BE INDIRECT CONTACT WITH MASONRY, CONCRETE, BRICK, STONE, STUCCO OR MORTAR.
What is our mission statement?
Our mission is to be the contractor of choice in our community, the client of choice for our trade partners and the employer of choice in our industry.
Anchorage used for attachment of personal fall arrest equipment shall be independent of any anchorage being used to support or suspend platforms and capable of supporting at least ____ pounds per employee attached, or shall be designed, installed and used
5000
Clay Tile. 6500BC
For a 2500 SF home you need 600SQ inches of net free exhaust, How many turtle vents do you need?
12
Where siding butts stucco, brick or cultured stone, etc. leave a ____ gap and seal
3/8"
What are our 3 Core Values?
Committed to Quality.
Humbly Confident.
Built on trust.
Ladders must extend ____ Feet above landing on roof for proper use
3 Feet
Who is the largest roofing manufacturer in the US?
GAF