Construction Tech - Roof Framing

The assembly of roof framing members designed to support roof loads is a ___________________.

• rafter

• chord

• truss

• joist

The most common residential roof type is the __________________.

• gable

• mansard

• gambrel

• hip

The _____________ forms the base of the roof and supports the ceiling.

• top chord

• jack rafter

• ridge board

• rafter

Rise over the run calculates a roof's ________________.

• angle

• slope

• size

• layout

Supporting the load between the rafter and top chord of a truss is/are the ____________.

• fascia

• soffit

• rafter

• jack rafter

Trusses are assembled to the top plate using ________________.

• panel clips

• hurricane clips

• nails

• joist hangers

The total area of a roof is 1600 square feet. How many sheets of OSB plywood will be needed for sheathing?

• 25

• 30

• 40

• 50

The board that covers the end of the rafters is the ______________.

• chord

• soffit

• fascia

• web

The ______________ encloses the underside of the roof overhang.

• web

• soffit

• fascia

• chord