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In a single family dwelling with an 8:12 roof pitch and a cricket height of 12 inches, what is the required width of the cricket?

  1. 24 inches

  2. 30 inches

  3. 36 inches

  4. 48 inches

The correct answer is: 36 inches

To determine the required width of the cricket for a single-family dwelling with an 8:12 roof pitch and a cricket height of 12 inches, it is important to understand the relationship between the height and the width of the cricket. A cricket is a small, sloped structure that diverts water away from a chimney, vent, or wall on a sloped roof. The cricket must be wide enough to ensure adequate drainage and avoid water accumulation on the roof surface. Given the 8:12 roof pitch, this means for every 8 units of vertical rise, there are 12 units of horizontal run. To find the necessary width of the cricket based on its height of 12 inches, you can use the pitch ratio as a guide. At an 8:12 pitch, the width can be calculated using the formula: Width = Height × (Run/Rise) For a cricket height of 12 inches and a roof pitch of 8:12 (which corresponds to a run of 12 and a rise of 8): Width = 12 inches × (12/8) = 12 inches × 1.5 = 18 inches However, for the cricket to effectively perform its function, a wider structure

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