Ceiling Joist & Roof Framing

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Across
  1. 5. extends from the inside corner of the top plate to the ridge along the lines where two roofs intersect
  2. 6. when cutting a bird's mouth, a ___________ should be used for the finishing cuts
  3. 7. trusses must be ______________ braced until the roof sheathing is in place
  4. 8. # of joists required for an 8ft X 10ft tool shed when joists are spaced 16" on center
  5. 10. the part of a rafter that rest squarely on the top plate
  6. 13. The angle or degree of slope of the roof in relation to the span.
  7. 15. the barge rafter is connected to the common rafter using _________
  8. 18. sometimes required to ensure the proper load-carrying capacity
  9. 19. The horizontal distance from the outside of one exterior wall to the outside of the opposing exterior wall
  10. 22. tool used to transfer the layout from the floor to the roof
  11. 24. framed structure that projects out from a sloped roof.
  12. 25. does not extend the entire distance from the ridge to the top plate of a wall
  13. 27. a hip roof has ___ sloping sides
  14. 28. L-shaped members that run the length of the roof
  15. 30. these are fastened to the structural steel by welding
  16. 32. The total height of the rafter from the top of the plate to the top of the ridge
  17. 34. extends from the top plate to the ridge in a direction perpendicular to the wall plate and ridge
  18. 35. provides additional strength to the structure as well as a base for the roofing material
Down
  1. 1. 2x6 ties installed at every second rafter
  2. 2. type of sheathing that should be installed if the roof finish is composition shingles
  3. 3. Ceiling joists and rafters are laid out and cut by carpenters on-site and the frame is constructed one framing member at a time
  4. 4. type of framing square that is calibrated to show the length per foot of run for each type of rafter
  5. 9. extends diagonally from the outside corner of the top plate to the ridge
  6. 11. combination tool consisting of a protractor and a miter square; super square; quick square
  7. 12. long section
  8. 14. a gable roof has ___ sloping sides
  9. 16. The inclination of the roof surface expressed as the relationship of rise to run
  10. 17. heel
  11. 18. short section of a rafter square
  12. 20. helps align the rafters & tie them together at the upper end
  13. 21. trusses that carry other trusses or a large area of roof framing
  14. 23. 2x4 diagonal braces notched into the purlins
  15. 26. The roof framework (consisting of both ceiling joists and roof rafters) is prefabricated off-site
  16. 29. used for longer spans of ceiling joists to prevent twisting & bowing
  17. 31. The horizontal distance from the outside of the top plate to the center line of the ridgeboard
  18. 33. horizontal roof support member parallel to the plate & installed between the plate and the ridgeboard