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Definition of: Raft.

In building; a raft is a firm slab, usually made from concrete, designed to spread the weight of a structure on soft ground.

Definition of: Rafter.

In building; rafters are timbers that form the main part of the roof frame going from the wall plate up to the ridge.

Definition of: Ranging rod.

In building; a ranging rod is a long slender section of timber marked to identify the position of brick and block courses or any other part of the construction. A measuring stick.

Definition of: Rated Power

In solar system design; rated power refers to the rated power of the inverter. However, some units can not produce rated power continuously.

Definition of: Resistance (R)

In electrics; resistance refers to the the properties of a conductor, which opposes the flow of an electric current resulting in the generation of heat in the conducting material. The measure of the resistance of a given conductor is the electromotive force needed for a unit current flow. The unit of resistance is measured in ohms.

Definition of: Ridge.

In building; the ridge is the topmost line of the roof often topped with ridge tiles.

Definition of: Ridge tile.

In building; a ridge tile is a preformed angled tile covering the apex of the roof.

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