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Ridge Board

A horizontal timber at the apex of a pitched roof to which the tops of opposing rafters are nailed. The ridge board does not carry structural loads but provides a fixing point for rafters and helps maintain the roof geometry. In a ridgeline extension where the new roof meets the existing, the ridge board must align to create a continuous ridge line.

Related terms

RafterPitched Roof
RetentionRidge Tile

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