Roof Framing

2. Exterior trim of a structure at the meeting of a roof and wall. It usually consists of panels, boards and moldings. Also, an inclusive term for all of the parts that enclose or finish off the overhang of a roof at the eaves.
5. One of a series of structural members of a roof designed to support roof loads.
6. Incline of a roof.
7. The distance a rafter extends upward above the wall plate.
10. A framed structure extending from and fastened to a roof slope and having a roof of its own. It provides a wall surface for installing a window.
13. Boards or prefabricated panels that are attached to the exterior studding or rafters of a structure.
14. Structural member that supports the soffit and runs between the lower end of a rafter and the outside wall.

1. A wood member nailed to the ends of the rafters and lookouts and used for the outer face of a box cornice.
2. A slight arch in a beam or other horizontal member so the bottom of the member is straight when under load.
3. A structural unit consisting of such members as beams, bars and ties arranged to form triangles. Provides rigid support over wide spans with a minimal amount of material. Used to support roofs and joists.
4. The side of a right triangle opposite of the right angle. In roof framing, the length of the rafter is this.
8. The horizontal line at the junction of the top edges of two roof surfaces.
9. A plywood or steel plate fastened to the outside of a joint to give the joint strength.
11. The horizontal distance of rafters from the outer edge of the wall plate to the center of the ridge.
12. Horizontal roof members used to support rafters between the plate and the ridge board.