Level 2 Structural Carcassing

Where would straps be located for the moving of trusses?

• Node points

• Bottom Cord

• Ridge

• Rafter

Select two heavy plant machines required for trusses.

• Crane

• Forklift

• Pallet truck

• Rope and pulley

Do trusses have to be treated?

• Yes

• No

• Only in the South West

• Just in South East England

How should trusses be stored?

• Vertical on bearers

• Against a wall

• Leaning against the scaffold

You have a Velux to fit in the roof, the trusses either side should be?

• Tripled up

• Doubled up

• Singled

• Cut away

Name the tool used to keep the roof straight over 3m?

• String line

• 2 food level

• 6 foot level

• Laser level

The common spacing for trusses is?

• 400mm

• 600mm

• 650mm

• 800mm

Describe possible outcomes if the roof isn't kept straight?

• Felt won't sit correctly

• Birds will nest in cracks

• Roof will collapse

• Slates will kick

What is a sprocket designed to do?

• Slow rainwater down

• Provide fixings for fascia

• Fix sofit to it

• Wedge slates up

What is the biggest risk to operatives when working on roofs?

• Slips and trips

• Falls from height

• Cut finger

• Broken back