Frame and Cornice Construction Sequence

Top Plate

Double Plate

Wall Stud (top half)Corner Post

Frame and Cornice Construction SequenceWalls & Partitions Framed

(Cut-away view of corner of a larger structure)

Wall Sheathing

Frame and Cornice Construction SequenceExterior Sheathing Applied

Ceiling Joist

Frame and Cornice Construction SequenceCeiling Joists Placed

Frame and Cornice Construction SequenceRoof Rafters – Gable Lookouts Installed

Common Rafter

(bottom half)

Lookout

RafterTail

Barge Rafter (sometimes called a Fly

Rafter)

False Facia (Sometimes

called Rough

Facia)

Frame and Cornice Construction SequenceFalse Facia Installed

Roof Sheathing

covered with Shingles

Frame and Cornice Construction Sequence

“Dry-in” achieved. The

remainder of the process occurs

under the covered roof.

Roof Sheathing & Shingles Installed

Gable Studs

Lookouts

Frame and Cornice Construction Sequence

Roof covering removed for

clarity

Lookouts – Lookout Ledger – Gable Studs – Gable Sheathing Installed

Lookout Ledger

Soffit(Sometimes called

Plancier)

Frame and Cornice Construction Sequence

Roof covering removed for

clarity

The Underside of Cornice (Soffit) installed

Finish Facia

Frame and Cornice Construction Sequence

Roof covering removed for

clarity

Facia Installed

Frame and Cornice Construction Sequence

All Cut-aways viewed together

Facia Work Completed

Frame and Cornice Construction Sequence

Presentation Complete