Module 7, Level 1: Roof Components Review

This set of vocabulary flashcards covers the major structural components and measurement terms for roof framing as presented in Module 7, Level 1.

Valley Rafter

A structural component of a roof identified in the Module 7 review.

Valley Jack Rafter

A roof component identified as item 6 in the labeling exercise.

Projection Ridgeboard

A specific type of ridgeboard component used in roof framing.

Collar Tie

The roof component identified as item 2 in the diagram.

Hip Jack Rafter

A specialized rafter that extends from a hip rafter to a wall plate.

Hip Rafter

The rafter that forms the intersection of two sloping roof planes.

Lookouts

Structural members used in roof construction to support the roof overhang.

Double Top Plate

The roof component identified as item 7 in the Module 7 diagram.

Rafter Tail

The portion of a rafter that extends past the external wall.

Main Ridgeboard

The primary horizontal board at the peak of the roof to which rafters are attached.

Common Rafter

A standard rafter that extends from the ridgeboard to the wall plate.

Barge Rafter

The roof component identified as item 12 in the labeling exercise.

Gable Stud

The structural component identified as item 13 in the diagram.

run

A measurement or geometric dimension used in roof calculations.

Rise

The vertical distance from the top of the wall plate to the top of the ridge.

DIAG

A term likely referring to the diagonal length or measurement in roof framing.

Post

A vertical structural support component mentioned in the roof review.