Title: Frame a gable end.
Course: Carpentry II (17003-II) > Section: Framing a Roof

Framing should include constructing the gable end to specifications with a straight line, to within +/- 1/8 inch.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the advantages and disadvantages of various methods of attaching gable end studs to the rafters?
- Do all gable ends have a vent framed into them? Why or why not?
- What situations would warrant ventilation?
- What factors determine the size of a vent?
- What precautions should be taken when standing a wall with a gable attached?

NCCER Carpentry
General Carpentry, Module 27112 Roof Framing describes the most common roof types and introduces basic roof framing components. Includes instructions for laying out rafters for gable roofs, hip roofs, and valley intersections. Covers stick-built and truss-built roofs, and includes the basics of roof sheathing installation.