roof timbers
[roof ˈtɪmbərz]
nounpl: roof timbers
madeiras de cobertura / estrutura de madeira do telhado
1. Wooden structural beams and supports that form the framework of a roof
The old house had exposed roof timbers made of oak and pine.
A casa antiga tinha madeiras de cobertura expostas feitas de carvalho e pinho.
2. The wooden framework that supports the roof covering and transfers weight to the walls
The carpenter inspected the roof timbers for signs of rot and insect damage.
O carpinteiro inspecionou a estrutura de madeira do telhado procurando sinais de apodrecimento e danos de insetos.
In Brazil, roof timber construction remains important in traditional residential architecture, particularly in older colonial-style homes and rural properties. In the USA, especially in historic preservation contexts, exposed roof timbers are valued as architectural features. The terminology is primarily technical and used by construction professionals, architects, and builders in both Portuguese and English-speaking regions.
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