ROOF MEMBERS

The location of the ridge is at the _________________.

• apex of the building.

• belt course.

• hip end of the building.

The roof frame sits on the ___________

• ridge beam

• wall plate

• belt course.

The hip _________ rafter is a short rafter that connects the hip rafter to the wall plate.

The wall plate is mostly doubled for ___________ structures.

• concrete.

• steel

• wooden

The valley rafter is located between a

• gable and flat roofs

• intersecting roofs

• hip and slope roofs

The plywood that covers the rafters is called the _____________ sheathing.

What is the purpose of the flashing?

• To prevent insects from getting into the building.

• To prevent water into the building through a joint.

• To add to the beauty of the roof.

What is the purpose of the soffit vent?

• To prevent water from getting into the roofing system.

• To allow air to flow into the roof system to cool it down.

• To save money on the soffit cost.

The gutter is attached to the _________.

• fascia

• soffit

The material that goes on the roof sheathing is the ______________.

• flashing.

• canvas.

• felt paper.