Meanings
nounvalley rafter (plural valley rafters)
plural valley rafters
- architectureA diagonal support that runs from the wall plate to the ridge of a roof, providing structural stability where the two roof slopes meet.
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valley rafter. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/valley%20rafter
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