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principal rafter

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noun

  1. a diagonal member of a roof principal, usually forming part of a truss and supporting the purlins on which the common rafters rest.

Etymology

Origin of principal rafter

First recorded in 1655–65

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The Modillions represent the ends of the Sheers, and the Dentels represent the ends of the principal Rafter.

From Project Gutenberg

Two sketches are shown at the joining of the tie beam and the principal rafter.

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A, B, tie beam; C, C, queen posts; D, straining piece; E, principal rafter; F, rafter.

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