The Nrca Roofing Manual: Metal Panel Roof Systems

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1. The term "thermal movement" refers to a material's dimensional changes resulting from changes in temperature. A material experiencing a rise or decrease of temperature expands or contract, respectively. Thermal movement of materials in metal panel roof assemblies produces stresses for which of the following reasons:

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Chapter 3—Guidelines Applicable to All Metal Panel Roof Systems - Page 62

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Explore key aspects of metal panel roof systems with this quiz. It covers thermal movements, load resistance, fastening techniques, and system requirements. Ideal for learners in construction and... see moreengineering, enhancing understanding of architectural metal roofing. see less

2. When a metal panel is fixed at a ridge, fasteners can be concealed under ridge or hip caps. Concealed fasteners at the ridge can be more aesthetically acceptable to building owners in lieu of having exposed fasteners at the eaves.

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Chapter 4—Architectural Metal Panel Roof Systems - Page 78

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3. Because of the smooth surface of metal roof panels, in areas where snow and ice occur frequently, snow guards are recommended because metal panels transfer heat, snow and ice which may tend to loosen suddenly from panels.

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Chapter 7—Roof Accessories - Page 113

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4. When you consider what fastener to use when installing a metal panel, it is best to refer to the NRCA Figure 6-2: Guidlines for the selection of fastener based on galvanic action.

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NRCA Figure 6-2: Guidlines for the selection of fastener based on galvanic action

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5. Review the photo. The dotted line represents the fixed point location. Select the correct answer:

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Chapter 3—Guidelines Applicable to All Metal Panel Roof Systems - Page 61

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6. The difference between a structural metal roof panel and an architectural metal roof panel - is the structural metal roof panels have the strength and capability of spanning structural members, such as joists or purlins, without being supported be a continuous or closely spaced roof deck - and an architectural panel cannot.

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Chapter 5—Structural Metal Panel Roof Assemblies - Page 91

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7. Metal panels must resist sliding forces, typically called "_________ loads". These loads are caused by gravity and snowloads that force metal panels to move downslope. Typical metal roof systems need to be "___________" to resist drag loads but must allow for movement because of panel expansion and contraction.

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Chapter 3—Guidelines Applicable to All Metal Panel Roof Systems - Page 61

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8. Review the image and select the correct option.  

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Chapter 5—Structural Metal Panel Roof Assemblies - Page 93

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9. Review the image and select the correct answer.

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Chapter 4—Architectural Metal Panel Roof Systems - Page 77

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10. Architectural metal panel roof systems require continuous or closely spaced substrates. Architectural metal panel roof systems are typically water-tight. They are designed to shed water rapidly over the surface of the panels.

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Chapter 4—Architectural Metal Panel Roof Systems - Page 67. metal panel roof systems are typically water-SHEDDING. They are designed to shed water rapidly over the surface of the panels, so the seams are not necessarily watertight.

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The term "thermal movement" refers to a material's...
When a metal panel is fixed at a ridge, fasteners can be concealed...
Because of the smooth surface of metal roof panels, in areas where...
When you consider what fastener to use when installing a metal panel,...
Review the photo. The dotted line represents the fixed point location....
The difference between a structural metal roof panel and an...
Metal panels must resist sliding forces, typically called...
Review the image and select the correct option.  
Review the image and select the correct answer.
Architectural metal panel roof systems require continuous or closely...
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