Ceiling Joist and Roof Framing

To transfer roof loads to the foundation, ceiling joists are usually installed

• on a doubled top plate

• between pairs of wall studs

• directly over wall studs

• with metal anchor plates

Which of the following building components keeps opposite walls from spreading apart?

• Purlins

• Ceiling joists

• Trimmer studs

• Rafters

What type of roof is this?

• gable-and-valley roof

• gambrel roof

• shed roof

• gable roof

What type of roof is this?

• gambrel roof

• gable roof

• mansard roof

• hip roof

What type of roof is this?

• hip-and-valley roof

• gable-and-valley roof

• mansard roof

• gable roof

A shed dormer is typically used on a house built in the..

• duplex style

• ranch style

• Federal style

• Cape Cod style

A board nailed to the tails of the rafters to provide a nailing surface for the fascia is the _____.

• lookout

• purlin

• barge board

• false fascia

The type of cut that is made to a rafter so it will rest squarely on the top plate is the

• bird's mouth

• joist cut

• sill cut

• notch

When laying out rafters, the distance between the last two may be less than 24", but not more than _____.

• 22"

• 16"

• 18"

• 24"

In order to determine the correct length for a common rafter, it is necessary to _____.

• subtract the width of the bird's mouth

• add half the thickness of the ridge board

• subtract half the thickness of the rafter

• subtract half the thickness of the ridge board