Across
- 2. One of the two forces which acts on roof members
- 3. (2 words) A length of metal with pre-punched holes ready for nailing.
- 5. (2 words) Fasteners for joining timber truss members
- 6. (2 words) A method of constructing a roof covering that sits over the walls and is usually supported only by the outside walls
- 7. (2 words) Also known as boots, these metal brackets hold joist ends to the beams of other components
- 9. Small section-sized members fastened together to form a load-bearing structure
- 10. One of the two forces which acts on roof members
- 13. (3 words) The organisation which conducts the final frame inspection
Down
- 1. Fasteners for joining timber truss members
- 2. (2 words) A roof that has sloped rafters which are tied together at their base with a horizontal member to form a large triangle
- 4. (3 words) This document will be provided by the supplier upon the delivery of treated timber
- 8. (2 words) This is a truss that supports other trusses or beams. It may have a standard truss shape or a truncated truss shape, depending on where it is situated in the roof.
- 11. When placed in the ceiling in preparation for the ceiling lining these members hold the top of the internal walls in place
- 12. (2 words) A metal threaded rod running vertically through the framing from the footings
- 14. The inbuilt bowing of in the bottom chord truss member