
A horizontal member that connects two opposite rafters at a level well above the top plate. Photo from Montpelier, Orange, Virginia, 2023. (Gottfried & Jennings, 1985)
Synonyms:
collar beam

A horizontal member that connects two opposite rafters at a level well above the top plate. Photo from Montpelier, Orange, Virginia, 2023. (Gottfried & Jennings, 1985)