Meaning Of The Word Purlin

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purlin in American English
a horizontal timber supporting the rafters of a roof
noun: a longitudinal member in a roof frame, usually for supporting common rafters or the like between the plate and the ridge

purlin in British English
noun: a horizontal beam that provides intermediate support for the common rafters of a roof construction

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