Roof Framing

A gable roof has four sloping sides.

• True

• False

In a plan view, common rafters run at a right angle from the wall plate to the ridge.

• True

• False

Collar beams tie rafters and the ridge together, reinforcing the roof frame.

• True

• False

What is the name of; A

• Ridge

• Plumb Cut

• Tail or Overhang

• Bird's Mouth

What is the name of; B

• Bird's Mouth

• Ridge

• Line Length of Rafter

• Seat Cut

What is the name of; C

• Plumb Cut

• Tail or overhange

• Ridge

• Double Top Plate

What is the name of: D

• Plumb Cut

• Tail Cut

• Double top plate

• Bird's Mouth

What is the name of: E

• Tail or Overhang

• Ridge

• Tail Cut

• Bird's Mouth

What is the name of: F

• Plumb Cut

• Seat Cut

• Ridge

• Double Top Plate

What is the name of: G

• Tail Cut

• Tail or Overhang

• Seat Cut

• Ridge