The horizontal line of intersection at the top between two sloping planes of a roof.
Intersection of two inclined sides of a roof.
The inclined external angle formed by the intersection of two sloping roof planes.
Runs from the ridge to the eaves.
The horizontal beam connecting two rafters that intersect at the ridge.
A structural support for a roof formed by two inclined rafters joined at the apex of their intersection.
An intersection of two inclined roof surfaces toward which rainwater flows ceiling joist beam spanning between walls or other supports which carries the ceiling below it but not the floor above.
A roof truss having two vertical posts between the rafters and tie beam.
An intersection of two inclined roof surfaces toward which rainwater flows.
The inclined projecting angle formed by the junction of two adjacent sloping sides of a roof.