Sulawesi Language Alliance

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House Construction Terminology

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Abstract: 
This paper is an introduction to house construction terminology. Specifically it describes the parts of a simple stilt house such as may be found throughout Indonesia, built with a traditional king-post roof truss.
Series: 
Sulang Language Data and Working Papers: Topics in Lexicography
Series Number: 
024
Publisher: 
Sulawesi Language Alliance
Year Published: 
2018
Publication Language(s): 
English
Contributor(s): 
Mead, David
author
Table of Contents: 
House posts and foundation; Roof; Roof measurements and basic roof types; Palm thatch roofs; Floor; Ceiling; Wall; Miscellaneous house construction terms; Wood joinery; Lashing and knots; References.
Version History: 
Version 1 [18 April 2018] A draft version of this paper was circulated for feedback in May 2013.
License: 
All Rights Reserved. All images are Public Domain unless otherwise noted.


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