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ridge·board

 (rĭj′bôrd′)
n.
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of Length Dimensions Use pieces lumber 2 12' 2" x 10" Matched flooring 1 12' 2" x 4" Skids 2 10' 2" x 4" Rafters and studs 1 12' 2" x 4" Triangular strips in corners of trough 15 12' 1" x 6" Matched flooring (actual measurement: 13/16" x 5-1/4") 5 14' 1" x 6" Matched flooring for roof 2 12' 1" x 6" Ridgeboard, side & ends 2 12' 1" x 6" Slides, triangular blocks, guides for slides cleats for door * Lumber for desired cross partitions * 62 sq.
board between them to represent the ridgeboard. If they don't fit properly, stop and recalculate the entire pattern until you find your error.
Next, mark the rafter locations on a 2x6 ridgeboard (Fig.