Building Construction Handbook, Eighth Edition

(Nancy Kaufman) #1
roof
slope

Pitched options
gable or hip end

eaves

alternative ceiling joist/tie
ridge board

trimmed common
rafters
alternative head
trimmer position
ceiling joists
head trimmer

trimming rafter
internal studding
between trimming
rafters and floor joists
corner post

floor joists

sill trimmer

cheek
posts

corner
post

head beam


plywood
boarded
gable

barge
board

Section through gable ended external dormer

ceiling joist rafters

Internal Partial External

Dormer Window Types

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