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Roofing - Eaves Detail

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What type of roof is this?

a)

Hipped

b)

Gable

c)

Saltbox

d)

Cross Hipped

2.

What type of roof is this?

a)

Hipped

b)

Gable

c)

Saltbox

d)

Cross Hipped

3.

What are the typical dimensions for a rafter?

a)

100 x 50

b)

150 x 50

c)

200 x 50

d)

250 x 50

4.

A birds mouth is cutting into the rafter to let it rest on the wallplate

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Why is a wallplate used in roofing?

a)

To allow something to nail the rafter to

b)

To spread the weight of the roof along the wall

c)

All the above

6.

Why is Felt/Breather Membrane put on a roof?

a)

To stop moisture from entering

b)

To allow the roof/house to breathe

c)

It makes it easier to put insulation between the rafters

d)

All of the above

7.

Name the part labelled A

a)

Fascia

b)

Soffit

c)

Cavity Closer

d)

Eaves run

8.

Name the part labelled A

a)

Fascia

b)

Soffit

c)

Cavity Closer

d)

Eaves run

9.

What is the name given of the timbers shown?

a)

Rafter

b)

Joists

c)

Battens

d)

Planks

10.

What is the name of this feature of a roof?

a)

Hip

b)

Valley

c)

Concave

d)

Apex

11.

Why is lead used in roofing? Give another example of where you might find lead on a roof?

4 lines
12.

What is the name of the piece nailed to the bottom of the rafter and the wallplate in this picture?

a)

Joist

b)

Batten

c)

Eaves Board

d)

Ridge Board

13.

What is the name of the part at the top of a roof that the rafters are nailed to?

a)

Joist

b)

Batten

c)

Eaves Board

d)

Ridge Board

14.

Vents are put in the fascia board to remove moisture from the timbers, prevent condensation & allow the roof to breathe

a)

True

b)

False

15.

How much insulation is put into an attic?

a)

50mm

b)

100mm

c)

200mm

d)

300mm