Cyclopedia of architecture, carpentry, and building : a general reference work (1912)
American Technical Society · Chicago : American Technical Society · leaf 176
ge or the ridge pole and extends the wholelength of the roof. It serves to keep the rafters from falling side-ways, and keeps the roof frame in place until the roof boarding ison. It is sometimes extended above the rafters, and forms a centerfor some form of metal finish for the ridge, as shown in… … Fig. ISO. Ridge Pole Extendedabove Roof Fig. 181. System of InteriorSupports for Rafters have been cut to the correct length, set up against the ridge, andsecured in place, the roof framing is complete. In long spans, how-ever, the roof would sag in the middle if it were not strengthened insome…
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