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Vindbock(ar)

English translation: Roof truss(es)

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Swedish term or phrase:Vindbock(ar)
English translation:Roof truss(es)

06:38 May 26, 2018
Swedish to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Construction / Civil Engineering / Roofing
Swedish term or phrase: Vindbock(ar)
Takskiva eller takfackverk användes både för att överföra vindlast till vindbockar eller vindkryss i ytterväggsliven

"Wind trestle(s)" ?
Turzik
Estonia
Roof truss(es)
Explanation:
See reference and take your choice

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Note added at 2 days 2 hrs (2018-05-28 09:29:16 GMT)
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They are also Roof Trusses or roof supports, more generally. I think different parts of the trade use different words for variations and by habit.
For example, I would use "Fackverk" for a lattice type roof truss
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Michael Ellis
United Kingdom
Local time: 22:39
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Ok.
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5Roof truss(es)
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Roof truss(es)


Explanation:
See reference and take your choice

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Note added at 2 days 2 hrs (2018-05-28 09:29:16 GMT)
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They are also Roof Trusses or roof supports, more generally. I think different parts of the trade use different words for variations and by habit.
For example, I would use "Fackverk" for a lattice type roof truss

Example sentence(s):
  • Roof panels are used to transfer load to the roof trusses.

    Reference: http://www.dunscartimber.co.uk/gallery-truss-types.php
Michael Ellis
United Kingdom
Local time: 22:39
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Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 112
Grading comment
Ok.
Notes to answerer
Asker: Thanks, but what is then "fackverk" and "takstol"? See e.g. www.skanska.se/497370/siteassets/om-skanska/jobba-hos-oss/skanskas-internationella-ledarprogram/skanskas--byggordlista.pdf

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