General Carpentry: M7 Roof Framing

What is a key component of roof framing ?

• Solar panels

• Trusses

• Skylights

• Gutters

What is the triangular wall enclosed by the sloping ends of a ridged roof called?

• Gable

• Eave

• Soffit

• Fascia

How many joists are required for a 10' × 12' tool shed when the joists are spaced 16" on center (OC)?

• 10

• 11

• 12

• 13

What is the function of a ridgeboard?

• To provide a decorative finish

• To align the rafters and tie them together

• To support the roof tiles

• To act as a gutter

What is a plate in roof framing?

• A decorative element

• A wall framing member that rests on top of the wall studs

• A type of rafter

• A type of roof tile

What must a carpenter factor in to calculate the correct rafter length?

• The color of the roof

• The slope of the roof

• The type of roof tiles

• The height of the building

What are the name of the squares used when working with rafters?

• Framing square and rafter square

• Measuring square and cutting square

• Marking square and joint square

• Ridge square and top square

What is the purpose of marking and squaring a line the thickness of a rafter?

• To ensure the rafter is cut to the correct length

• To align the rafter with the top plate

• To determine the number of rafters needed

• To space off the rafter locations

What shape is a framing square?

• Circular

• Triangular

• L-shaped

• Rectangular

What is the length of the blade section of a framing square?

• 12 inches

• 16 inches

• 24 inches

• 30 inches