Roof Framing Flashcard

Front

The calculation of rise and run is required to determine the roof pitch.

Back

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Front

A roof pitch of 4/12 is represented as

Back

a rise of 4, a run of 12

Front

Which is the inclined structural member of a roof system designed to support loads?

Back

rafter

Front

Which of the following produces the flattest roof? 3/12 pitch, 4/12 pitch, 5/12 pitch, 6/12 pitch

Back

3/12 pitch

Front

The constant number in the roof pitch is

Back

12, twelve

Front

What is unit rise (in Rafter Layout)?

Back

Unit rise is the vertical distance for every 12" (which is the unit run).

Front

If your total run is 2 feet, how many times will you have to measure out the unit run?

Back

2 times

Front

What is the board called that runs down the middle of the roof between the common rafters?

Back

the Ridge Board

Front

What STYLE of roof is this?

Back

Gable

Front

What roofing STYLE is this?

Back

Gambrel