Raking cornice

Raking Cornice - The sloping moldings of a pediment. Return - A wooden member nailed between the rafter-end and the stringer for bed board support. Rib Band - A board set into the inside face of the stud to support a second floor joist.

Raking cornice: A cornice following the slope (the angled sides) of a gable, pediment or roof Modillion cornice: A cornice supported by a series of modillions, often found in Composite and Corinthian orders.

RAKING CORNICE Molding that follows the slope of a pediment or gable. RIDGE CRESTING Ornament along a roof ridge.

The sloping cornice, "raking cornice" or "rake board", is also carried across the top of the triangular pediment, at the gable end of a building.

Pediment - A low triangular gable above a cornice, topped by raking cornices and ornamented.. Used over doors, windows or porches. A classical style. Pendant - A bulbous, knob-like ornament which hangs downward.

cornice - the top course of a wall when it serves as a crowning member. Along the slope of a gable or pediment, it is called a raking cornice. Maybe open or boxed in (closed).

See also: Pediment, Gable, Cornice, Molding, Door