Exam 24: Cornices

In a close cornice, the rafters do not overhang beyond the sidewall.

When a level box cornice is used, a cornice ____ is necessary.

In the ____ box cornice, the rafter tails are cut level.

Attic or roof ventilation ____ ice buildup in cold climates.

The accompanying figure shows the parts of an open cornice. What is feature 4?

The ____ is the construction at the place where the edge of the roof joins the sidewall of the building.

On hip roofs, the cornice is similar on all four sides of the building.

The accompanying figure shows the parts of a box cornice. What is feature 3?

The accompanying figure shows the parts of a box cornice. What is feature 6?

The accompanying figure shows the parts of an open cornice. What is feature 3?

Heated air can be allowed to exit in one of ____ ways.

The accompanying figure shows the parts of an open cornice. What is feature 1?

The accompanying figure shows the parts of a box cornice. What is feature 7?

A(n) _________ would be one in which the insulation is placed against the roof instead of the floor.

In conventional wood framing, ____ are installed between the rafter ends and the sidewall.

The accompanying figure shows the parts of a box cornice. What is feature 8?

The accompanying figure shows the parts of a box cornice. What is feature 5?

When a ventilated ridge is used, there are no openings in the roof decking.

Combustion equipment, such as gas-fired furnaces and water heaters, should not be located in a conditioned attic unless it is in a separate space that is sealed off from the rest of the conditioned spaces of the house.

The accompanying figure shows the parts of a box cornice. What is feature 2?