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−	The older part of St Edmundsbury Cathedral has a ~~mediæval~~ hammerbeam roof ~~that is~~ ornamented with figures of 30 angels. The roof is boldly painted and gilded; the figures on the hammerbeams were painted in 1948, whilst the rest of the roof was coloured in 1982. Decorating the ceiling in this way was used to link the nave with the modern extension.	+	The older part of St Edmundsbury Cathedral has a mediaeval hammerbeam roof ornamented with figures of 30 angels. The roof is boldly painted and gilded; the figures on the hammerbeams were painted in 1948, whilst the rest of the roof was coloured in 1982. Decorating the ceiling in this way was used to link the nave with the modern extension.
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−	Pevsner’s Architectural Glossary (second edition) was published by Yale University Press in 2018. It defines hammerbeam roof (or hammer-beam roof) as a structure with: ‘horizontal brackets projecting at the wall-plate level like an interrupted tie beam; the inner ends carry hammerposts, which are vertical timbers that support a purlin (or horizontal longitudinal timber) and are braced to a collar-beam above.’	+	Pevsner’s Architectural Glossary (second edition) was published by Yale University Press in 2018. It defines a hammerbeam roof (or hammer-beam roof) as a structure with: ‘horizontal brackets projecting at the wall-plate level like an interrupted tie beam; the inner ends carry hammerposts, which are vertical timbers that support a purlin (or horizontal longitudinal timber) and are braced to a collar-beam above.’

−	Primarily used as a type of roofing ~~truss~~, a hammerbeam roof permits the support structure to extend beyond the length of the original piece of timber. This method may be more time consuming to construct, but it can be less expensive since it does not require long pieces of timber.	+	Primarily used as a type of roofing support, a hammerbeam roof permits the support structure to extend beyond the length of the original piece of timber. This method may be more time consuming to construct, but it can be less expensive since it does not require long pieces of timber.

−	However, a hammerbeam roof is not considered a true truss, since it uses a method that rests one support beam inward and on top of the other. In this sense, it is similar to a corbel	+	However, a hammerbeam roof is not considered a true truss, since it uses a method that rests one support beam inward and on top of the other. In this sense, it is similar to a corbel.

−	Tie beams are typically put in place to support this method of construction. The short pieces of timber that project from a wall and serve to anchor the tie beams are sometimes referred to as hammer-beams.	+	Tie beams are typically put in place to support this method of construction. The short pieces of timber that project from the wall and serve to anchor the tie beams are sometimes referred to as hammer-beams.

	Hammerbeam roofs are often highly decorated. This technique was widely used during the English Gothic architecture period.		Hammerbeam roofs are often highly decorated. This technique was widely used during the English Gothic architecture period.

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	Tie beams are typically put in place to support this method of construction. The short pieces of timber that project from a wall and serve to anchor the tie beams are sometimes referred to as hammer-beams.		Tie beams are typically put in place to support this method of construction. The short pieces of timber that project from a wall and serve to anchor the tie beams are sometimes referred to as hammer-beams.

−	Hammerbeam roofs are often highly decorated. This technique ~~especially popular~~ during the English Gothic architecture period.	+	Hammerbeam roofs are often highly decorated. This technique was widely used during the English Gothic architecture period.

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	The older part of St Edmundsbury Cathedral has a mediæval hammerbeam roof that is ornamented with figures of 30 angels. The roof is boldly painted and gilded; the figures on the hammerbeams were painted in 1948, whilst the rest of the roof was coloured in 1982. Decorating the ceiling in this way was used to link the nave with the modern extension.		The older part of St Edmundsbury Cathedral has a mediæval hammerbeam roof that is ornamented with figures of 30 angels. The roof is boldly painted and gilded; the figures on the hammerbeams were painted in 1948, whilst the rest of the roof was coloured in 1982. Decorating the ceiling in this way was used to link the nave with the modern extension.
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	Pevsner’s Architectural Glossary (second edition) was published by Yale University Press in 2018. It defines hammerbeam roof (or hammer-beam roof) as a structure with: ‘horizontal brackets projecting at the wall-plate level like an interrupted tie beam; the inner ends carry hammerposts, which are vertical timbers that support a purlin (or horizontal longitudinal timber) and are braced to a collar-beam above.’		Pevsner’s Architectural Glossary (second edition) was published by Yale University Press in 2018. It defines hammerbeam roof (or hammer-beam roof) as a structure with: ‘horizontal brackets projecting at the wall-plate level like an interrupted tie beam; the inner ends carry hammerposts, which are vertical timbers that support a purlin (or horizontal longitudinal timber) and are braced to a collar-beam above.’

−	Primarily used as a type of ~~makeshift~~ roofing truss, a hammerbeam roof permits the support structure to extend beyond the length of the original piece of timber. This method may be more time consuming to construct, but it can be less expensive since it does not require long pieces of timber.	+	Primarily used as a type of roofing truss, a hammerbeam roof permits the support structure to extend beyond the length of the original piece of timber. This method may be more time consuming to construct, but it can be less expensive since it does not require long pieces of timber.

−	A hammerbeam roof is not considered a true truss, since it uses a method that rests one support beam inward and on top of the other. In this sense, it is similar to a corbel	+	However, a hammerbeam roof is not considered a true truss, since it uses a method that rests one support beam inward and on top of the other. In this sense, it is similar to a corbel

	Tie beams are typically put in place to support this method of construction. The short pieces of timber that project from a wall and serve to anchor the tie beams are sometimes referred to as hammer-beams.		Tie beams are typically put in place to support this method of construction. The short pieces of timber that project from a wall and serve to anchor the tie beams are sometimes referred to as hammer-beams.

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		+	The older part of St Edmundsbury Cathedral has a mediæval hammerbeam roof that is ornamented with figures of 30 angels. The roof is boldly painted and gilded; the figures on the hammerbeams were painted in 1948, whilst the rest of the roof was coloured in 1982. Decorating the ceiling in this way was used to link the nave with the modern extension.
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Pevsner’s Architectural Glossary (second edition) was published by Yale University Press in 2018. It defines hammerbeam roof (or hammer-beam roof) as a structure with: ‘horizontal brackets projecting at the wall-plate level like an interrupted tie beam; the inner ends carry hammerposts, which are vertical timbers that support a purlin (or horizontal longitudinal timber) and are braced to a collar-beam above.’

Primarily used as a type of makeshift roofing truss, a hammerbeam roof permits the support structure to extend beyond the length of the original piece of timber. This method may be more time consuming to construct, but it can be less expensive since it does not require long pieces of timber.

A hammerbeam roof is not considered a true truss, since it uses a method that rests one support beam inward and on top of the other. In this sense, it is similar to a corbel

Tie beams are typically put in place to support this method of construction. The short pieces of timber that project from a wall and serve to anchor the tie beams are sometimes referred to as hammer-beams.

Hammerbeam roofs are often highly decorated. This technique especially popular during the English Gothic architecture period.

= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

* Corbel.
* Edinburgh Castle.