Ceiling Joists and Roof Framing

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Across
  1. 4. The board nailed to the rafter tails in order to space the rafters
  2. 5. A framework extending from the roof surface that provides additional light
  3. 6. Fastened to the tops of ceiling joists to keep them in alignment. in the shape of an L
  4. 11. A roof member that runs parallel to the plate and installed between the plate and ridgeboard.
  5. 12. the board where upper ends of rafters are attached
  6. 14. Nailed to ceiling joists to prevent twisting and bowing
  7. 15. The amount of rise per foot of run
  8. 17. Type of framing when members are assembled one piece at a time
Down
  1. 1. A rafter that extends beyond the gable and supports a decorative piece
  2. 2. A bar that is used when lifting large members with a crane
  3. 3. Are used to fasten framing members to each other
  4. 7. Should be attached to a truss that is being set by a crane
  5. 8. Steel joists found on commercial roofs
  6. 9. A truss is attached to a top plate by toenailing through
  7. 10. Roof where four sides extend toward a center point
  8. 13. A roof that has two slopes that meet at the center to form a point
  9. 16. An overhang is framed using short lengths of boards