sheathing (under thatched roofing)
Abbreviation of 桟竹 (えつりだけ). Refers to the bamboo or wooden latticework placed under thatch to support the roof covering.
In the attic of the old farmhouse, sheathing is assembled.
lath (for mud plaster wall)
Thin strips of wood or bamboo used as a base for applying mud plaster on walls in traditional Japanese construction.
decorative rafters (alternating wood and bamboo)
Architectural feature where rafters are arranged in an alternating pattern of wood and bamboo for aesthetic effect, often seen in traditional ceilings.
See also: 桟竹
As a foundation for the mud wall, laths are assembled vertically and horizontally.
The ceiling of this tea room shows a beautiful pattern with decorative rafters.
Standard kanji form for this architectural term.
Kana spelling is acceptable when the kanji is not needed, but the kanji form is more common in technical contexts.
The term 桟 (えつり) is a specialized architectural word. The kanji 桟 means 'crosspiece' or 'lath', and the reading えつり is likely a native Japanese term. The exact derivation is uncertain.