Question

The thickness and the width of an eaves board are generally ______ and _____ respectively.

(a) 10 mm, 10 mm

(b) 10 mm, 20 mm

(c) 25 mm, 25 mm

(d) 15 mm, 25 mm

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This interesting question is from Single and Double Roofs topic in chapter Roofing Materials of Construction & Building Materials

Answer 1

The correct answer is (c) 25 mm, 25 mm

Easy explanation: Eaves board is a wooden board which is fixed to the feet of the common rafters at the eaves. The thickness and the width of an eaves board are generally 25 mm and 25 mm respectively.