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Jack Rafter: A rafter that spans the distance from the wall plate to a hip, or from a valley to a ridge.

Rafter: A roof structural support system using 2 by wood components that are nailed together (as opposed to trusses that are connected using press-on metal plates).

Rafter, Hip: A rafter that forms the intersection of an external roof angle.

Plumbing Jacks: Sleeves that fit around drain and waste vent pipes at, and are nailed to, the roof sheeting.

Pagejacking: Theft of a page from the original site and publication of a copy (or near-copy) at another site.

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Rafter, Valley: A rafter that forms the intersection of an internal roof angle. The valley rafter is normally made of double 2-inch-thick members.

Roof Jack: Sleeves that fit around the black plumbing waste vent pipes at, and are nailed to, the roof sheeting.

Yukon Jack: A Canadian liqueur made with blended Canadian liquors. 100 proof.

Three Jack: (also 'three-putt') another phrase for three-putting a green