Monday, December 12, 2005

ARCHIPEDIA - C is for.....

CLOSE STUDDING - Term used in Timber framed buildings for the close positioning of upright timbers (or studs) within the structural frame of the house. Completely unnecessary in functional terms, close studding was a sign of prosperity and wealth. Possibly originated in East Anglia.

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