Carpentry 1 Module 7 Questions and
Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025 |
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What is the purpose of a gable end in roof framing?
✔✔ To form the triangular end section of a gable roof, providing structural support for the roof.
What is the function of a ridge plate in roof framing?
✔✔ To provide a base for attaching the rafters and distributing the roof load to the walls.
How does a shed roof affect the overall design of a building?
✔✔ It simplifies the roof structure and can be cost-effective while providing efficient water
drainage.
What is a valley in roof framing?
✔✔ A junction formed where two sloping roof sections meet at an angle, usually creating a V-
shape.
What is the function of the rafter tail in roof framing?
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, ✔✔ To extend beyond the wall to provide a finished edge and support for the soffit.
What material is commonly used for roof rafters in residential construction?
✔✔ Wood, typically pine or fir, or engineered wood products like LVL (Laminated Veneer
Lumber).
What is the purpose of a hip rafter in roof framing?
✔✔ To form the external angle at the junction of two roof planes, supporting the corners of the
roof.
What is the role of a ceiling joist in ceiling framing?
✔✔ To support the ceiling, transfer loads to the walls, and prevent the ceiling from sagging.
What is the difference between a scissor truss and a regular truss?
✔✔ A scissor truss has sloped bottom chords that create a vaulted ceiling, while a regular truss
has a horizontal bottom chord.
What is the purpose of using metal connectors in roof framing?
2
Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025 |
Correct & Verified
What is the purpose of a gable end in roof framing?
✔✔ To form the triangular end section of a gable roof, providing structural support for the roof.
What is the function of a ridge plate in roof framing?
✔✔ To provide a base for attaching the rafters and distributing the roof load to the walls.
How does a shed roof affect the overall design of a building?
✔✔ It simplifies the roof structure and can be cost-effective while providing efficient water
drainage.
What is a valley in roof framing?
✔✔ A junction formed where two sloping roof sections meet at an angle, usually creating a V-
shape.
What is the function of the rafter tail in roof framing?
1
, ✔✔ To extend beyond the wall to provide a finished edge and support for the soffit.
What material is commonly used for roof rafters in residential construction?
✔✔ Wood, typically pine or fir, or engineered wood products like LVL (Laminated Veneer
Lumber).
What is the purpose of a hip rafter in roof framing?
✔✔ To form the external angle at the junction of two roof planes, supporting the corners of the
roof.
What is the role of a ceiling joist in ceiling framing?
✔✔ To support the ceiling, transfer loads to the walls, and prevent the ceiling from sagging.
What is the difference between a scissor truss and a regular truss?
✔✔ A scissor truss has sloped bottom chords that create a vaulted ceiling, while a regular truss
has a horizontal bottom chord.
What is the purpose of using metal connectors in roof framing?
2
