Vocabulary Terms Related to Ceiling Joist and Roof Framing

What is a Barge Rafter?

• A type of beam used in flooring

• A decorative board covering the projecting edge of a gable roof

• A type of foundation used in construction

• A tool used for measuring angles

What is a Bottom Chord?

• A horizontal member of a truss

• A vertical support beam

• A type of musical note

• A type of foundation

A Dormer is:

• a type of window that projects vertically from a sloping roof

• a type of door used in basements

• a type of furniture used in living rooms

• a type of flooring material

An eave is a part of a building. What is its function?

• To support the roof structure

• To provide shade and protection from the elements

• To enhance the aesthetic appeal of the building

• To improve the building's insulation

What is a Fascia?

• A type of muscle

• A horizontal board attached to the ends of roof rafters, often used to support the gutter

• A bone structure

• A type of nerve

A Gable is:

• A type of roof with two sloping sides

• A type of window

• A type of door

• A type of wall

What is a Hip Rafter?

• A rafter that forms the intersection of two roof slopes

• A type of beam used in flooring

• A decorative element in architecture

• A type of wall support

What is a Jack Rafter?

• A type of bird

• A type of rafter in construction

• A type of fish

• A type of tool

A Joist Hanger is used for:

• Supporting joists in construction

• Hanging pictures on walls

• Securing electrical wires

• Fastening doors

A Lookout is:

• is a horizontal structural member that extends outward from the exterior wall or wall plate of a building. Its primary function is to support the roof overhang and provide a nailing surface for fascia boards.

• a type of bird

• a type of tree

• a brand of binoculars