Rafter vs. Purlin
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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
