Truckies must be able to identify roofing materials & the correct ways to open them

Training on this vacant house reveals several different sheathing methods. Some areas have asphalt over wood-shake shingles on 1 by 4s. Other areas have plywood over various one-bys. You won't know what's there until you open it up. Photo Peter F. Kertzie

Unless you live and/or work in an area where something other than asphalt shingles is the norm, you could probably assume your vertical ventilation activities will involve one of the aforementioned sheathing methods. Of course, there will be exceptions. READ MORE

When was your last training or drill on vertical ventilation?

How much of your drill covered roof construction?

What item would you add that is unique to your area or from your experience?

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