General Carpentry: M7 Ceiling and Roof Framing

Name the building component that keeps opposing walls from spreading apart.

• ceiling joists
• double top plate
• common studs
• rafters

In order to transfer roof loads to the foundation, where should you position the ceiling joists?

• directly over the wall studs
• between stud layouts
• on metal anchor plates
• on the top plates

What is the minimum overlap required over a loadbearing partition for ceiling joists?

• 3"
• 4"
• 2"
• 5"

On what style house would you typically find a shed dormer?

• Cape cod
• Victorian
• Craftsman
• Federal

Name the board nailed to the tails of the rafters to provide a nailing surface for the fascia.

• false fascia
• barge board
• purlin
• lookout

Name the type of cut made to the rafter so the rafter will sit square on the double top plate.

• bird's mouth
• notch
• sill cut 
• joist cut

When laying out rafters, the distance between the last two may be less than 24" but no more than ____.

• 24"
• 16"
• 18"
• 12"

In order to get the correct length, you must subtract half the thickness of the ridge board for what building component?

• rafter
• ceiling joist
• top plate
• window sill

What is the maximum depth allowed for a birds mouth?

• 1/3 of the rafter width
• 2"
• 1 1/2"
• 1/2 the rafter width

Check with local fire codes to determine what when framing around chimneys?

• proper clearance
• correct pitch
• insulation requirements
• rafter spacing