“Vaulted construction, using barrel and groin vaults, and sometimes domes, to distribute the weight of the ceiling and roof, is an ancient form of building, once used extensively by the Romans.” Office of the Curator, U.S. Department of the Treasury.
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| Completed Groin Vault |
You may have noticed in the video of the home featured in Home Sweet Home, Jeff mentioned that the ceilings in the hallway are groin vaults. Groin vault construction was first used by the Romans. A groin vault (also known as a double barrel vault or cross vault) is produced by the intersection at right angles of two barrel vaults. The use of groin vaults was one technique used to help alleviate the immense outward thrust of masonry vaults on the walls supporting it. Difficult to construct neatly because of the geometry of the cross groins (usually elliptical in cross section), the groin vault requires great skill. Skills that our highly trained carpenters possess. We have carpenters that have been with us ranging from 15 to 30+ years. Just another reason to choose Martin Bros. Contracting when you're looking to build your dream home!
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| Framing of the Groin Vault |
