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 the 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 Standards

Level One, Module Seven (27112-13): Ceiling and Roof Framing

Module Seven (27112-13) provides an overview of ceiling and roof framing, including the components of ceiling and roof framing, the different types of roofs used in residential construction, and the use of trusses in basic roof framing. The methods for laying out rafters, erecting a gable roof, framing a basic gable end wall, and installing roof sheathing are introduced. It also provides instruction on how to estimate the amount of materials needed for a material takeoff for a roof.