Calculating Ridge Height for Common Rafter Roofs

Calculating Ridge Height for Common Rafter Roofs

Professional Development

15 Qs

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Calculating Ridge Height for Common Rafter Roofs

Calculating Ridge Height for Common Rafter Roofs

Assessment

Interactive Video

Instructional Technology

Professional Development

Hard

Created by

Conrad Wheeler

FREE Resource

15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the video tutorial?

To calculate the volume of a rafter roof

To explain the types of rafter roofs

To calculate the height of a ridge board for a common rafter roof

To demonstrate how to install a ridge board

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the measuring line in rafter construction?

It is a theoretical line where initial math is based

It is a guide for cutting the rafters

It represents the length of the overhang

It indicates the thickness of the ridge board

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the importance of sizing the ridge board up from the rafters?

To reduce material costs

To provide additional strength to the roof structure

To make the roof lighter

To ensure the roof collapses

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why should you never assume the measuring line is always the same distance from the bottom of the rafter?

Because it changes with the roof pitch

Because it depends on the size of the seat cut

Because it is adjusted based on the length of the overhang

Because it varies with the thickness of the ridge board

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to install the rafter and ridge material with the crown facing up?

To ensure structural integrity

To enhance the aesthetic appeal of the roof

To prevent water accumulation

To make the installation process easier

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the unit rise 'B' represent in the context of the video?

The thickness of the ridge board

The vertical rise of the roof for every 12 inches of horizontal run

The horizontal run of the roof

The length of the overhang

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the total run minus half the thickness of the ridge board calculate?

The height above plate

The theoretical ridge height

The total ridge height

The length of the overhang

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