Line drawing of south elevation of Peyton Randolph House roof
Smokehouse
The master builder spikes (bores a hole in) the side plate of the smokehouse.
A carpenter secures the king post, which supports the rafters.
Carpenters attach the first rafter.
Using two opposing rafters, carpenters level the king post.

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