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Trimmers

Scope note

Pieces of timber inserted in a roof, floor, or wooden partition to support a header, which in turn supports the ends of the joists, rafters, or studs. Also, small horizontal beams, as in a floor, into which the ends of one or more joists are framed. DAC

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30001891

Equivalent Terms used

trimmer

Created

13yrs ago

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