Wörterbuch (en): Collar beam
de:
Kehlbalken (m)
fr:
Poutre de col (f)
it:
Collare fascio (m)
es:
Viga del collar (f)
A part of the horizontal beam layer in a rafter roof. These horizontal beams are installed between opposing rafters, enabling them to support each other, which especially important in the construction of large rafter roofs.