COCA18
Module 18: Roof Framing (Core)
Outcome
Illustrate practices used in various roof designs using the correct terminology.
Indicators
(a) Demonstrate the layout and cut of a common rafter including determining line length, location of bird’s mouth, fascia, and soffit cut lines.
(b) Identify the characteristics and purposes of components of rafter assemblies such as common rafters, ridgeboard, ceiling joists, and collar ties.
(c) Demonstrate an understanding of industry standard practice to apply roof sheathing.
(d) Investigate and describe the advantages and disadvantages for roof styles such as gable, gambrel, shed, mansard and hip.
(e) Investigate roof truss systems and determine their advantages and disadvantages over site-built rafters.
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $98.36
Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
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An accompanying CD includes chapter reviews, an illustrated glossary, mathematical problems, lists of American and Canadian resources and media clips to illustrate a variety of tools and techniques.
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Media and Formats : Book CD/DVD
Price : $100.76
Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
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Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : $109.95
Record posted/updated: November 28, 2018
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Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : $179.91 (4 DVD series)
Record posted/updated: November 28, 2018
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Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : $94.00
Record posted/updated: July 1, 2020
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An instructor's guide is available.
Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : $109.95
Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024