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Girts

Scope note

Use for horizontal structural members at an intermediate level, spanning between studs or columns, and serving as stiffeners or as supports for joists.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30001539

Broader Terms used

<beams by location or context>

Term used for

girths

Equivalent Terms used

girt

Created

13yrs ago

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