Title: Identify ceiling-framing detail on the top wall plate.
Course: Carpentry I (17003-I) > Section: Identifying Elements of Ceilings

Identification should include

- determining the number of ceiling joists used on a particular installation and why this number might change for different jobs
- physically describing the top wall plate
- deciding the location and procedure for marking openings, according to building plans.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Where are the details for ceiling framing located within the building plans?
- What are the typical layout dimensions for ceiling members?

NCCER Carpentry
Level One, 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.