Ceiling & roof framing 5th ed

Which of the following building components keeps opposite walls from spreading apart?

• . Rafters

• Ceiling joists

To transfer roof loads to the foundation, ceiling joists are usually installed _____.

• . directly over wall studs

• with metal anchor plates

When ceiling joists must be overlapped above a loadbearing partition, the overlap must be at least _____.

• 3"

• 6"

he type of roof labeled F is a _____.

• shed roof

• gambrel roof

The type of roof labeled B is a _____.

• hip roof

• gable roof

The type of roof labeled E is a _____

• hip-and-valley roof

• gable-and-valley roof

Letter E is pointing to a _____.

• valley jack rafter

• hip jack rafter

Letter J is pointing to a _____.

• collar tie (beam)

• gable stud

A shed dormer is typically used on a house built in the _____.

• Cape Cod style

• Federal style

A board nailed to the tails of the rafters to provide a nailing surface for the fascia is the _____.

• false fascia

• lookout