T-020 · TIMBER SYSTEM

Roof tiles and ridge ornaments

Timber-system component or spatial unit

Period
Liao-period original fabric with successive repairs
Storey
Every eave
Location
Roofs
Verification
部分核实

Abstract

Tiles, ridges and ornaments weatherproof the timber roof and drain rainwater.

Research note

This entry is a system-level index. Exact dimensions, species, damage, replacement dates and node identifiers should connect to a formal survey database.

Sources

  1. UNESCO|Wooden Structures of Liao Dynasty
  2. 中国文化遗产研究|应县木塔保护
  3. 建筑史学刊|从 1933 年旧照谈起