Ceiling Joists Are Sometimes Brought into Alignment with the Installation

question 7

Multiple Choice

Ceiling joists are sometimes brought into alignment with the installation of a ____ across the tops of the joists near the center of the span.

• A) ridge board
• B) rafter
• C) strongback
• D) collar tie

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