Cyclopedia of architecture, carpentry, and building : a general reference work ... (1907)
American School of Correspondence · Chicago : American Technical Society · leaf 119
Fig. 135. Top of Rafters. Fig. 136. Ridge Pole Between Topsof Rafters. to receive the whole depth of the rafter, as shown at a in Fig. 136.This piece of board is called the Tidge or the ridge pole andextends the whole length of the roof. It serves to keep the raftersfrom falling sideways, and keeps…
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