Simple Roof Construction

A roof structure classed as being 'flat' will have a pitch of no more than: 

• 5^0
• 10^0
• 15^0
• 20^0

Which of the following is not normally found on a 'traditional' roof structure? 

• Trusses
• Rafters
• Wall plates
• Purlins

The purpose of a wall plate is to

• provide a fixing for wall brackets

• provide a timber finial on a brick wall

• provide a fixing for trusses, rafters and joists

• form the base for a wall structure 

The 'projection' of a roof structure will not include: 

• A facia
• A soffit
• Air vents
• Wall plates^

A ridge on a roof is: 

• the horizontal line on top of a double pitched roof

• the underside of a roof

• a stepped part of the structure

• an overlapped tiled area

The board that is fixed to the underside of a boxed eaves detail to finish it off is a:

• bargeboard
• fillet board
• soffit board
• fascia board

The board fitted at the end of the rafters, which the gutter is fixed to is called the:

• bargeboard
• soffit board
• fillet board
• fascia board

Identify part number 1

• ridge board
• common rafter
• jack rafter
• hip rafter

Identify part number 2

• ridge board
• common rafter
• jack rafter
• hip rafter

Identify part number 3

• ridge board
• common rafter
• jack rafter
• hip rafter