QUIZ: Roofing Riddle: Repair, Replace or Recover?

1) True or False: Multiple leaks will indicate the need for either a roof recover or replacement.*
- True
- False
2) What factor is generally a red flag to a facilities manager in terms of roof health?*
- A. corner leaks in areas of prevailing winds
- B. water stains in the center of a room's ceiling
- C. a long history of repair
- D. stray missing shingles or metal panels
3) Which of the following is NOT needed to make a repair, recover or replace decision?*
- A. a leak history (location, severity, etc.)
- B. OSHA permits
- C. upper management input re: budgets, expansion plans, roof performance expectations
- D. safety requirements
4) What is/are the most important qualification(s) a technician needs to evaluate a roof?*
- A. training and experience
- B. financial understanding of roof costs
- C. objectivity
- D. A & B
- E. A & C
5) What is core sampling?*
- A. cutting a small sample from a roof to determine components and condition
- B. cutting a small sample from a ceiling leak up through the roof to determine leak cause
- C. pinpointing leaks at the ceiling level to determine the core cause
- D. A & C
6) What is/are different optional testing a manager can do to identify moisture?*
- A. infrared testing
- B. capacitance testing
- C. nuclear testing
- D. all of the above
7) What is/are the advantage(s) of a proactive approach to roof management?*
- A. avoiding interior damage repair costs
- B. saving the time needed to chase and repair leaks
- C. not having repair costs
- D. A & B
- E. A, B & C
8) What is one of the more unexpected causes of roof damage?*
- A. bird droppings eating away at the roofing material
- B. building occupants leaving trash that deteriorates, damaging surfaces
- C. roof traffic and newly added penetrations
- D. sun and heat damage
9) What are the advantages of the recover option?*
- A. Costs are lower.
- B. It is less likely that water or debris will enter the facility under construction.
- C. Time spent on the recover is less than it would be on a replacement.
- D. Less construction material used means it is a more sustainable option.
- E. All of the above.
10) True or False: Recovering a roof is usually the best option because it stop leaks and allows the insulation to dry.*
- True
- False
11) BONUS Question: What topics are you interested in reading about in future issues of the BOC Bulletin? Check your top 3 picks.
- Practical alternative energy sources
- Projects BOC graduates are doing in their buildings
- Technical updates in lighting
- Technical updates in HVAC systems
- Technical updates in building controls
- Technical updates for water conservation
- Industry trends in facilities management
12) BONUS Question: What do you consider to be the most helpful resources for information about building operation and maintenance technologies and practices? (e.g., websites, magazines, associations, vendors, etc.) List your two favorite resources.
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QUIZ: Roofing Riddle: Repair, Replace or Recover

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