Ακροκέραμο
English translation: antefix/ridge end cap/hip starter
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|  Selected response from: Nick Lingris United Kingdom Local time: 08:07 | ||||||
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| 4 +1 | acroterion |
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| 4 +1 | antefix |
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| 4 | Hip ridge tile |
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peer agreement (net): +1
peer agreement (net): +1acroterion Explanation: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acroterion is the topmost part on a Roof or on Buildings most of decorative nature Anacroterion or acroterium is an architectural ornament placed on a flat base called the acroter ... Acroterion ... up ^ "acroter". Oxford English Dictionary (3rd ed.). -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 55 Min. (2016-09-10 18:34:18 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- the decoration on an topmost part of an antique ridge . universal_lexikon.deacademic.com/151881/Akroterium Akroterium — (Akroterie), Verzierung am antiken Giebel. Ueber griechische Akroterien gibt noch die besten Auskünfte der Athene Tempel auf der Insel Aegina. (του αρχαίου ναού) |
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Hip ridge tile Explanation: Also known as, 'Hip ridge starter tile'. One can clearly see the products here, below. Ridge & Hip Tiles | Roofing Superstore® www.roofingsuperstore.co.uk › Pitched Roofing Products 1 - 24 of 416 - The Largest Online Supplier of Ridge &<< Hip Tiles>> in the UK. Big Name Brands, Best Prices, Fast, Secure Delivery. Order Today! Pitched Roof Detail - Ridge tiles, Hip tiles, Roof valleys, roof verges ... great-home.co.uk/guide-roof-construction-part-3/ 11 Jul 2014 - Covers pitched roof detail: roof ridges and ridge tiles, roof hips and hip ... The edge of a pitched roof as it meets the gable end is called a verge. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 1 hr (2016-09-10 19:07:05 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- You can see them in IMAGES OF ROOF TILES, in the above site. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 1 hr (2016-09-10 19:12:32 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- Decorative/Ornamental tiles on topmost RIDGE, and on Ends of ridges are called 'FINIALS'. Ridge accessories and fittings There is also a range of fittings available for the ridge. Some ornamental ridge tiles are made in one piece, while others are made in two or more pieces. Similarly, most decorative <finials> are made in one piece, while others are bolted to a normal ridge tile or block end(hip tile) |
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peer agreement (net): +1antefix Explanation: Για την κλασική αρχιτεκτονική τουλάχιστον. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antefix -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 24 mins (2016-09-10 18:03:28 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- Δες μήπως στην περίπτωσή σου εννοεί το ridge end cap. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 2 hrs (2016-09-10 19:57:00 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- Αυτά εδώ λέγονται hip starters (παρόμοιο με πρόταση του transphy). https://www.google.gr/search?q="hip starter"&num=100&client=... Πολλά τα είδη ακροκεράμων τελικά... |
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| Reference: In support of Ellen Kraus’ and Nick Lingris’ answers: Reference information: Please see: https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=ακροκέραμο&biw=1093&bih=46... and compare it with: https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=ακροκέραμο&biw=1093&bih=46... and https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=ακροκέραμο&biw=1093&bih=46... If the links do not work, Google “Ακροκέραμο” and select “images” and then Google “acroterion” and “antefix” and select “Images” again. |
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