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Lookouts

Scope note

Short wood framing members nailed to the sides of joists or rafters to extend a roof or floor beyond an exterior wall line. BROOKS

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300070230

Broader Terms used

<exterior roof components>

Equivalent Terms used

lookout

Created

13yrs ago

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