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Record 1 2000-06-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Roofs (Building Elements)
DEF

The line of intersection at the top between the opposite slopes of a roof.

DEF

Intersection at the top of two slopes in a pitched roof forming its apex.

OBS

Term and definition (e) standardized by ISO.

Key term(s)
  • roof ridge

French

Domaine(s)
  • Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
DEF

Ligne de jonction supérieure de deux pans de toiture inclinés suivant des pentes opposées: le faîtage constitue la ligne de partage des eaux pluviales.

DEF

Ligne de rencontre de deux versants au sommet d'une toiture inclinée.

OBS

faîtage : Terme et définition (e) normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Techos (Elementos de edificios)
DEF

Intersección de dos superficies formando un ángulo saliente, como por ejemplo la intersección de los dos faldones de un tejado.

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