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0418

Ridge boards

· p. 76

The perspective drawing shows wood roof framing supported on stud walls and top plates. Opposing sloping rafters meet at a vertical ridge board along the roof peak, with a dashed circle highlighting the ridge connection.

0421

Gable overhang less than 16 inches

· p. 76

The illustration shows wood roof and wall framing at a gable end with an overhang less than 16 inches. A rake rafter forms the projecting roof edge, with horizontal braces connecting it to the adjacent framing. A nailing

0422

Gable overhang more than 16 inches

· p. 77

The illustration shows exposed wood framing at a gable roof with an overhang more than 16 inches wide. Horizontal braces, or lookout rafters, extend from the roof framing across the gable wall to support the outer rake r