Parts of Roofs

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Tie, (it's a ceiling joist if it's 16" on center and tied to the ceiling.)

 

Rafter

 

Ridge

 

Purlin

 

Blocking

 

Blocking

 

Fascia (forms the eave)

 

Gable stud

Gable stud. sway brace, purlin

Ridge, ceiling joist, rafter (lapped on the purlin). (Together they form a truss)

Ridge, outlook, barge rafter

 

Gable stud, ceiling joist (laid flat to give backing for drywall)