roof truss
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roof truss
The load-bearing structure of a building's roof, usually made of wooden beams, that supports the roof covering.
Bei dem Brand wurde der historische Dachstuhl des Schlosses vollständig zerstört.
In the fire, the historic roof truss of the castle was completely destroyed.
The word is made up of 'Dach' (roof) and 'Stuhl' (chair). Here, 'Stuhl' does not mean the piece of furniture, but has its older meaning of 'frame' or 'supporting structure'. So the Dachstuhl is the load-bearing framework of the roof.
Die Zimmerleute errichten den neuen Dachstuhl.
The carpenters are building the new roof truss.
'Dachstuhl' (roof truss) is a technical term from construction. It is used when talking about the structure of a roof, often in connection with new construction, renovation, or also fires.
Der Architekt prüft die Statik des alten Dachstuhls.
The architect is checking the structural stability of the old roof truss.
In connection with the roof truss, verbs such as 'errichten' (to build), 'sanieren' (to renovate), 'ausbauen' (to convert/expand), or 'erneuern' (to renew) are often used. In fires, you often hear that the roof truss 'in Flammen steht' (is in flames).
Viele Leute bauen ihren Dachstuhl zu zusätzlichem Wohnraum aus.
Many people convert their roof truss into additional living space.
attic
'Dachboden' and 'Dachstuhl' both have to do with the upper part of a house, but they do not mean the same thing. The 'Dachboden' is the attic, the space under the roof. You can often store boxes, old furniture, or other things there. The 'Dachstuhl', on the other hand, is the load-bearing structure of the roof, for example the beams. The words can be confused because both are located directly under or in the roof area. A practical way to remember it: you can go up into the Dachboden; the Dachstuhl is something you are more likely to see or repair as part of the building.
Nach dem Sturm musste ein Handwerker den beschädigten Dachstuhl prüfen.
After the storm, a craftsman had to inspect the damaged roof truss.
Auf dem Dachboden stehen noch die alten Koffer meiner Großeltern.
My grandparents' old suitcases are still in the attic.