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In architecture, a collar beam (also known simply as a collar) is a horizontal piece of timber connecting and tying together two opposite rafters.
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In architecture a couple-close is a pair of rafters framed together with a tie fixed at their feet, or with a collar beam.
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In architecture a pendant post is a part of the framing of an open timber roof. It is a post set close against the wall, and resting upon a corbel or other solid support, and supporting the ends of a collar beam or any part of the roof.
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In architecture a sparpiece is the collar beam of a roof.
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