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eindnoordboomstuk

English translation: hipped roof terminal tile


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Dutch term or phrase:eindnoordboomstuk
English translation:hipped roof terminal tile
Entered by: Alexander Schleber
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15:58 Apr 18, 2009
Dutch to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Construction / Civil Engineering
Dutch term or phrase: eindnoordboomstuk
Part of a list of accessories of a manufacturer of purlins and roofing panels.
No further context available.

Any ideas?
TIA
Alexander Schleber
Local time: 23:25
lowest bonnet terminal tile
Explanation:
Comparing item number 5 from http://www.asibel.org/dakpanplaten.htm with item number 5 from http://www.globalprofile.org/site/328/default.aspx.
The item list for the second site: http://www.globalprofile.org/YUSpin/DesktopModules/YUSpin - ...

Be warned Alexander, this isn't my field at all.
Selected response from:

Christoph Verplancke
Belgium
Local time: 23:25
Grading comment
The client has replied that "noordboomkap" a hipped roof is. So "arris" (sharp edge) doesn't apply here. Thanks to all and for your patience.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
2(Base) Arris hip tile
Denimmish
2lowest bonnet terminal tile
Christoph Verplancke


Discussion entries: 2





  

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44 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 2/5Answerer confidence 2/5
lowest bonnet terminal tile


Explanation:
Comparing item number 5 from http://www.asibel.org/dakpanplaten.htm with item number 5 from http://www.globalprofile.org/site/328/default.aspx.
The item list for the second site: http://www.globalprofile.org/YUSpin/DesktopModules/YUSpin - ...

Be warned Alexander, this isn't my field at all.

Christoph Verplancke
Belgium
Local time: 23:25
Native speaker of: Native in DutchDutch, Native in FlemishFlemish
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
The client has replied that "noordboomkap" a hipped roof is. So "arris" (sharp edge) doesn't apply here. Thanks to all and for your patience.
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54 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 2/5Answerer confidence 2/5
(Base) Arris hip tile


Explanation:
Not sure about this. From the diagram it looks like it might be the
final piece at the base of the roof. I have found the term "Lowest bonnet terminal tile" but cannot find diagrams showing these. I am not an expert in this field.
Hope this is of use.

Example sentence(s):
  • then either mitred hips or purpose made handed arris hip tiles will be needed, ...

    Reference: http://www.dreadnought-tiles.co.uk/Dreadnought-Roof-componen...
    Reference: http://www.koekuyt.be/hulpstukkendakpan.html
Denimmish
United Kingdom
Local time: 22:25
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 33
Notes to answerer
Asker: Looking at a picture when serahcing for your term shows this to be a slate tile that does not fit the picture I can get of the eindnoordboomstuk.

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