What is the immediate next step after performing one head cut in a Dice Cut?

• A. One head cut followed by parallel cuts in between rafters
• B. Continue with a single long cut
• C. Make a diagonal cut across the roof
• D. Remove the decking completely

Answer: (A)

In a dice cut, you start with a head cut to establish a starting point and orientation for the opening. The immediate next step is to extend the cut with parallel cuts in between the rafters, creating a dice-shaped strip of decking that can be removed as a single piece. This sequence gives you a clean, controlled opening for ventilation while protecting structural members and helping direct heat and smoke out of the vault.

Continuing with a long single cut would lack the control needed for a safe, rapid opening. A diagonal cut or removing the decking entirely before forming the appropriate piece would not follow the established dice-cut pattern and would waste time or risk larger, less manageable openings.