Vernacular Building Glossary

Curved brace (one of a pair forming an arch) from post to tiebeam or collar, or from rafter or wall plate to collar, or from post to wall plate or arcade plate

Back to all words

2 - Box Frame Construction

D) Box-frame truss

j*) Tiebeam q) Common rafter truss r) Wall plate s) Arch brace

4 - Braces

A) Post and rafter truss

i) Stub tiebeam m*) Single arch brace

4 - Braces

B) Double arch-braced truss

m*) Single arch brace n*) Sole plate

5 - Braces

A) King post truss

l) Ridge brace m) Arch brace n) Cross braces

8 - Roof Trusses (I)

A) Cornmon rafter roof B) Hammer beam truss

a) Hammer post b) Hammer beam c) Arch brace d) Tiebeam

YOUR COOKIE SETTINGS

Arch brace

My Favourites