Rafter vs. Purlin

Rafter vs. Purlin — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Rafter and Purlin

Rafternoun

One of a series of sloped beams that extend from the ridge or hip to the downslope perimeter or eave, designed to support the roof deck and its associated loads.

Purlinnoun

A longitudinal structural member bridging two or more rafters of a roof.

Rafternoun

flock of turkeys

Rafternoun

A raftsman.

Rafterverb

(transitive) To make (timber, etc.) into rafters.

Rafterverb

(transitive) To furnish (a building) with rafters.

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Rafterverb

To plough so as to turn the grass side of each furrow upon an unploughed ridge; to ridge.

Rafternoun

one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof

Rafternoun

someone who travels by raft

Rafterverb

provide (a ceiling) with rafters