Ashlar post
An ashlar, ashlar post or ashlar piece is a traditional timber framing term. It describes a short timber upright which runs between the rafter and the inner face of the wall of a masonry building, it completes a small triangle at the end of a roof truss (at the end of each purlin). These small timber pieces are crucial in allowing the truss to sit completely on a masonry wall and can be seen in many traditional timber roof structures sitting on masonry or brick walls, wherw the tie beam is raised higher than the middle of the rafters.
[edit] Related articles on Designing Buildings
- A history of timber framing.
- Batten.
- Brander.
- Bridging.
- Collective restraint systems.
- Domestic roof.
- Dwang.
- Flitch beam.
- Flooring.
- Glulam.
- Herringbone strut.
- Joist.
- Laminated veneer lumber LVL.
- Nogging.
- Plenum.
- Portal frame.
- Purlin.
- Plywood.
- Raised floor.
- Rafter.
- Roofing defects.
- Sistering floor joists.
- Strut.
- Timber.
- Types of roof.
- Wall ties.
- Batten.
Featured articles and news
Gregor Harvie argues that AI is state-sanctioned theft of IP.
Experimental AI housing target help for councils
Experimental AI could help councils meet housing targets by digitising records.
New-style degrees set for reformed ARB accreditation
Following the ARB Tomorrow's Architects competency outcomes for Architects.
BSRIA Occupant Wellbeing survey BOW
Occupant satisfaction and wellbeing tool inc. physical environment, indoor facilities, functionality and accessibility.
Preserving, waterproofing and decorating buildings.
Many resources for visitors aswell as new features for members.
Using technology to empower communities
The Community data platform; capturing the DNA of a place and fostering participation, for better design.
Heat pump and wind turbine sound calculations for PDRs
MCS publish updated sound calculation standards for permitted development installations.
Homes England creates largest housing-led site in the North
Successful, 34 hectare land acquisition with the residential allocation now completed.
Scottish apprenticeship training proposals
General support although better accountability and transparency is sought.
The history of building regulations
A story of belated action in response to crisis.
Moisture, fire safety and emerging trends in living walls
How wet is your wall?
Current policy explained and newly published consultation by the UK and Welsh Governments.
British architecture 1919–39. Book review.
Conservation of listed prefabs in Moseley.
Energy industry calls for urgent reform.
Heritage staff wellbeing at work survey.