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2. Tokyō (architecture) - Wikipedia

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   Finally, the eaves have a practical function in a country where rain is a common event, because they protect the building by carrying the rain as far as possible from its walls. The roof's weight must however be supported by complex bracket systems called tokyō. [2] The further the eaves extend, the greater and more complex must the tokyō be.

3. Lookout (architecture) - Wikipedia

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   A lookout, [1] lookout rafter or roof outlooker [2] is a wooden joist that extends in cantilever out from the exterior wall (or wall plate) of a building, supporting the roof sheathing and providing a nailing surface for the fascia boards. When not exposed it serves to fasten the finish materials of the eaves.

4. Eaves - Wikipedia

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   Eaves overhang, shown here with a bracket system of modillions. The eaves are the edges of the roof which overhang the face of a wall and, normally, project beyond the side of a building. The eaves form an overhang to throw water clear of the walls and may be highly decorated as part of an architectural style, such as the Chinese dougong ...

5. Cruck - Wikipedia

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   A cruck or crook frame is a curved timber, one of a pair, which support the roof of a building, historically used in England and Wales. This type of timber framing consists of long, generally naturally curved, timber members that lean inwards and form the ridge of the roof. These posts are then generally secured by a horizontal beam which then ...

6. Rain gutter - Wikipedia

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   Discrete trough of metal, or other material that is suspended beyond the roof edge and below the projected slope of the roof. Wall integral structure beneath the roof edge, traditionally constructed of masonry, fashioned as the crowning element of a wall. [10] A roof must be designed with a suitable fall to allow the rainwater to discharge.

7. Viga (architecture) - Wikipedia

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   This was used to prevent roof uplift. [13] The vaulted viga roof is another type of structural system using vigas, using parapets on the two side and eaves on the ends. The roof is left exposed on the interior and latillas are placed parallel with others in a diagonal pattern. [14]