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Froggy Jumps Chimney & Penetration Flashing QuizOnline version Roof flashing mastery game by Anesha Wilson 1 What is the main purpose of chimney flashing? a To vent hot air from the attic b To prevent water leaks where the roof meets the chimney c To decorate the chimney 2 Which type of flashing is installed on the sides of the chimney? a Step flashing b Apron flashing c Counter-flashing 3 What does the Step flashing do? a Seals the chimney flue b Covers the chimney top c Edges along the chimney sides with shingles layered over 4 What is the function of Counter-flashing? a Secures the chimney cap b Provides drainage away from the chimney c Covers the top of all flashing 5 Where is Apron flashing located? a Front, downslope side where roof meets vertical wall b Back of the chimney c Top of the chimney crown 6 Which flashing diverts water around the chimney on the upslope side? a Apron flashing b Backer flashing c Cricket flashing 7 When is Cricket flashing required? a Chimney width greater than 30 inches b Chimney height over 50 feet c Chimney with metal cap only 8 What is Backer flashing used for? a Between shingles and deck b Back of small chimneys as a backup c On the chimney crown only 9 Which defect compromises the counter-flashing? a Missing counter-flashing b Excessively painted flashing c Flashing too new 10 What is considered a good installation for flashing? a Counter-flashing embedded into masonry b Flashing placed on top of shingles c Sealant alone used as seal 11 What does it mean if flashing is exposed (step flashing)? a Hidden behind siding b Fully sealed with tar c Step flashing exposed 12 What is a test defect involving cricket flashing? a Excessive cricket b Missing cricket c Cricket installed inverted 13 What defines a good installation for chimney flashing? a Flashing embedded, proper step and cricket use b Shingle-only repair c Sealant-only repair 14 Which material is used in neoprene boots for vent flashing? a Plastic wrap b Neoprene / metal boot c Wooden boot 15 Where is neoprene or metal boot common? a Colder climates (north) b Tropical climates c Desert climates 16 What is the lead flashing commonly used for? a Keeps ice from forming b Anchors vents to roof c Covers pipe and protects from UV 17 What is a Stack Vent? a Dormer vent only b Main pipe sticking through roof c Small vent in soffit 18 Where will you usually see a stack vent's location? a On the roof or unfinished attic b Inside the crawl space c In the basement only 19 Why do skylights often leak over time? a Too much sealant b Excessive sunlight c Poor flashing or improper installation 20 What is a common defect with vent flashing? a Over-sealing with tar b Too many vents c Improper flashing installation 21 Where should flashing be relative to shingles? a On top of shingles b Between attic boards c Under shingles on top and sides 22 What is the effect of sealing permanently with tar? a No effect b Permanent fix c Temporary BAD practice 23 What does “Upside-Down Vent Flashing” cause? a Water to run into pipe b Better drainage c No leak risk 24 What is a symptom of damaged flashing? a Improved water shedding b Leads to leaks c Quieter roof 25 Why is re-used or damaged flashing problematic? a Improves insulation b Common cause of leaks c Reduces wind noise 26 What does “Under, Not Over” advise for flashing placement? a Flashing on top of shingles b Flashing should go under shingles c Flashing around window 27 What is the memory trick for chimney penetration rules? a Vent pipes = decorative b Penetrations = Problems c Flashing = Optional 28 What does the boot = cold, lead = hot mnemonic imply? a Boot for southern, lead for northern b Boot for northern climates, lead for southern c Boot and lead irrelevant to climate 29 Which is a key factor for preventing leaks at penetrations? a Proper installation and alignment b Using only sealant c Relying on shingles 30 What is meant by “Side, Cover, Front, Split, Small”? a A tool kit for flashing b A drilling sequence c Memory to recall flashing types 31 Which flashing is described as the front/downsloped side? a Cricket flashing b Step flashing c Apron flashing 32 What does the keyword “Cricket = splits water” signify? a Diverts air flow b Prevents chimneys from splitting c Diverts water on wide chimneys 33 What is the purpose of backer flashing? a Primary flashing b Decorative trim c Backup for small chimneys 34 When is counter-flashing considered embedded? a When on top of shingles b When embedded into masonry ~1 inch c When removed 35 What should not be used as a sealant replacement? a Flashings alone b Tar is acceptable c Sealant everywhere as fix 36 What defines a good feature for skylight flashing? a Sealed only with tar b No flashing needed c Properly flashed to prevent leaks 37 What is a common incorrect practice with flashing? a Flashing inside attic b Flashing below eaves c Flashing installed on top of shingles 38 Which factor escalates leak risk at chimney? a Missing counter-flashing b Excess mortar c Extra nails 39 Which is a sign of proper cricket use? a Cricket on narrow chimneys b No cricket used c Cricket on wide chimneys 40 What should be memory-tracked for vents? a Vents are optional b Vents & Roof Penetrations study guide c Only chimneys matter 41 Which climate is prone to neoprene boot use? a Equatorial climates b Desert climates c Colder climates 42 What does improper flashing installation often cause? a Water intrusion b Better insulation c Stronger roof 43 Which statement is TRUE about flashing orientation? a Flashing should be under shingles b Flashing in the yard c Flashing on top of shingles

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Chimney & Penetration Flashing QuizOnline version

by Anesha Wilson

What is the main purpose of chimney flashing?

Which type of flashing is installed on the sides of the chimney?

What does the Step flashing do?

What is the function of Counter-flashing?

Where is Apron flashing located?

Which flashing diverts water around the chimney on the upslope side?

When is Cricket flashing required?

What is Backer flashing used for?

Which defect compromises the counter-flashing?

What is considered a good installation for flashing?

What does it mean if flashing is exposed (step flashing)?

What is a test defect involving cricket flashing?

What defines a good installation for chimney flashing?

Which material is used in neoprene boots for vent flashing?

Where is neoprene or metal boot common?

What is the lead flashing commonly used for?

What is a Stack Vent?

Where will you usually see a stack vent's location?

Why do skylights often leak over time?

What is a common defect with vent flashing?

Where should flashing be relative to shingles?

What is the effect of sealing permanently with tar?

What does “Upside-Down Vent Flashing” cause?

What is a symptom of damaged flashing?

Why is re-used or damaged flashing problematic?

What does “Under, Not Over” advise for flashing placement?

What is the memory trick for chimney penetration rules?

What does the boot = cold, lead = hot mnemonic imply?

Which is a key factor for preventing leaks at penetrations?

What is meant by “Side, Cover, Front, Split, Small”?

Which flashing is described as the front/downsloped side?

What does the keyword “Cricket = splits water” signify?

What is the purpose of backer flashing?

When is counter-flashing considered embedded?

What should not be used as a sealant replacement?

What defines a good feature for skylight flashing?

What is a common incorrect practice with flashing?

Which factor escalates leak risk at chimney?

Which is a sign of proper cricket use?

What should be memory-tracked for vents?

Which climate is prone to neoprene boot use?

What does improper flashing installation often cause?

Which statement is TRUE about flashing orientation?