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21:13 Dec 13, 2006 |
German to English translations [PRO] Tech/Engineering - Construction / Civil Engineering | |||||||
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3 | extended/elongated |
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Suggestion Explanation: Christine, Try entering "Dachabschleppung" in Google and clicking on "Bilder" (or "Images" - or whatever that is in English); then do the same with "cantilever roof" (clicking on "Bilder" again). It might be what you're looking for ... |
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extended/elongated Explanation: "Abgeschlepptes Dach Über einen Anbau ohne Bruch weiterlaufendes Dach" http://www.burgen-austria.com/LexikonText.asp?Kategorie=B I found various translations for 'Pultdach', among them: monopitch, single pitch, shed roof Based on the above definition, I would go for elongated/extended monopitch [ sled roof, single pitch roof] And here’s an excellent E-G roof glossary that even tells you what a 'Krüppelwalmdach' is! http://www.stalys.de/data/efi25.htm |
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