A glossary of terms used in Grecian, Roman, Italian, and Gothic architecture (1845)
Parker, John Henry, 1806-1884 · Oxford : J. H. Parker · leaf 331
most important timbers: a king-post roof has one vertical postin each truss, a queen-post roof has two: A. king-post; BB.queen-posts; CCCC. braces, or struts; DD. tie-beams; EEEE.principal rafters, blades, or backs; FF. ridge-pieces ; GG GGGG.purlins ; H. collar; J J J J. common rafters ; KKKK.…
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