Title: Identify types of roofing systems.
Course: Carpentry I (17003-I) > Section: Identifying Elements of Roofs

Identification should include

- asphalt roof shingles
- roll-roofing
- wood shakes and shingles
- tile/slate roofing
- metal roofing
- built-up roofing
- single-ply roofing.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the most common type of roofing for residential construction?
- What is an advantage of metal roofing?

NCCER Carpentry Standards

Level One, Module Seven (27112-13): Ceiling and Roof Framing

Module Seven (27112-13) provides an overview of ceiling and roof framing, including the components of ceiling and roof framing, the different types of roofs used in residential construction, and the use of trusses in basic roof framing. The methods for laying out rafters, erecting a gable roof, framing a basic gable end wall, and installing roof sheathing are introduced. It also provides instruction on how to estimate the amount of materials needed for a material takeoff for a roof.