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ridgepole
Faîtage
The ridge is the high meeting point of two slopes of a roof. The ridge is the work which makes it possible to join these two parts. It must ensure the tightness of the roof of a building, as well as its solidity. Le faîte est la ligne de rencontre haute de deux versants d'une toiture. Le faîtage est l'ouvrage qui permet de joindre ces deux parties. Il doit assurer l'étanchéité de la couverture d'un bâtiment, ainsi que sa solidité.