Red Seal Carpenter Practice Exam

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How is a close cornice constructed?

Cutting rafter tails flush with the building and lapping fascia over sheathing.
Carrying the sloped soffit line of the gable to the horizontal fascia.
Continuing the horizontal soffit line to the gable overhang and plumbing up to create a "pork chop".
Sloping the soffit to match the roof slope and covering the wall to soffit junction with a cornice molding.

The correct answer is: Continuing the horizontal soffit line to the gable overhang and plumbing up to create a "pork chop".

A close cornice is constructed by continuing the horizontal soffit line to the gable overhang and plumbing up to create a "pork chop". This is the correct method for creating a close cornice because it allows for a clean and seamless transition between the horizontal soffit and the sloped gable. The other options are incorrect because they do not achieve this seamless transition. Option A involves cutting the rafter tails, which would leave a gap between the horizontal soffit and the sloped gable. Option B carries the soffit line of the gable to the fascia, which would result in an uneven and disjointed appearance. Option D involves sloping the soffit to match the roof, which would create an angled junction rather than a clean horizontal one. Overall, the best way to construct a close cornice is by using option C.