false plate
A timber plate that supports the foot of the rafters and is supported by overhanging ceiling joists or tie beams; often 4×5 inches in cross section. Also known as raising plane. See also top plate, wall plate. (Bucher, 1996)
A timber plate that supports the foot of the rafters and is supported by overhanging ceiling joists or tie beams; often 4×5 inches in cross section. Also known as raising plane. See also top plate, wall plate. (Bucher, 1996)