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The common rafter extends from the eave to the ridge board . Purlins are
horizontal pieces ... A bed molding is used where the eaves of a building meet
the top ... Soffits are the underside of any projection such as eaves , arches , or
cornices .
The common rafter extends from the eave to the ridge board . Purlins are
horizontal pieces ... A bed molding is used where the eaves of a building meet
the top ... Soffits are the underside of any projection such as eaves , arches , or
cornices .
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ROOFS : EAVE DETAILS IN MOST VERNACULAR DESIGN , BRACKETS ARE
composed of stickwork . They do not support other elements , but are used as
decorative details for eaves and end walls . In masonry construction , brackets
may ...
ROOFS : EAVE DETAILS IN MOST VERNACULAR DESIGN , BRACKETS ARE
composed of stickwork . They do not support other elements , but are used as
decorative details for eaves and end walls . In masonry construction , brackets
may ...
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HIP Roof WITH FLAT WIDE EAVES PRATS LINTEL BILL 回回回 ETHIO TURNO
POST TALL HARROW WINDOW TYPICAL FAÇADE ITALIANATE HIPPED
COTTAGE CHARACTERISTICS 2 STORIES , 3 - BAY ORGANIZATION
CLADDING ...
HIP Roof WITH FLAT WIDE EAVES PRATS LINTEL BILL 回回回 ETHIO TURNO
POST TALL HARROW WINDOW TYPICAL FAÇADE ITALIANATE HIPPED
COTTAGE CHARACTERISTICS 2 STORIES , 3 - BAY ORGANIZATION
CLADDING ...
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Bibliographic information
| Title | American Vernacular Design, 1870-1940: An Illustrated Glossary And History |
| Authors | Herbert Gottfried, Jan Jennings |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1985 |
| Original from | Indiana University |
| Digitized | 7 Jul 2009 |
| ISBN | 0442227396, 9780442227395 |
| Length | 270 pages |
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