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The Nogs and Decorative RafterStructural member of a roof that supports the roof load and runs from the ridge to the top of the side walls. Ends.
The nogs:
The rows of solid nogs or blockings are placed and nailed between the rafters. See the plans for dimensionsAny of the three linear measurements, length, breadth and depth.
The decorative ends:
The decorative ends are a continuation of the rafters and the rows of solid nogs/blockings. They are secured in place with 2 90mm (3 1/2″) galvanizedCovered with a protective coating of zinc. nails skewed, toe nailed through the lower part of the decorative ends and with nailA short nail with a large flat head used for securing roofing felt, plasterboard, sheet metal to wood etc. plates fixed on the top edge. (see drawing)
The rows of solid blockingBlocks, see Block./nogs are placed and nailed between the rafters and the decorative ends are fixed in place.
A well thought out plan, using simpler methods of construction. The goals of great strength and cost make this attractive.