Test Your Knowledge!

Each week, The Construction Specifier brings you a quick quiz based on one of our featured articles in The Construction Specifier Express e-newsletter. This week’s quiz is from Specifying Fire-Resistant Roofs by Greg Keeler, technical services leader at Owens Corning. As wildfires intensify, fire-resistant roofs are critical in Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) areas. The article explores classifications, testing, and material innovations that enhance fire safety in roofing assemblies.

Take this week’s questions and challenge yourself!

Quiz - Feb 4
1. What is the primary concern of the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) in relation to fire safety?
2. Which classification of roof coverings is designed to withstand severe fire exposure and offers the highest level of fire protection?
3. Which test is considered the most stringent for steep-slope roof coverings under ASTM E108 and UL 790?

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