Exam 24: Cornices

The accompanying figure shows the parts of an open cornice. What is feature 2?

The accompanying figure shows the parts of a box cornice. What is feature 1?

Any type of construction described for cornices can be used for the rake.

The accompanying figure shows the parts of a box cornice. What is feature 4?

In a box cornice, the ____ covers the underside of the rafter tails.

The cornice usually does not allow for ventilation of the attic or roof.

Without ____, the air in the attic becomes stagnant because it is trapped and unable to circulate.

In a box cornice, the ____ covers the ends of the rafter tails.

Ventilation is created by allowing cool air to enter through the cornice and exit at the ridge or through special ___________.

In a(n) ____ cornice, the underside of the rafters is left exposed.