soffit vs tie beam

soffit

noun
  • The visible underside of an arch, balcony, beam, cornice, staircase, vault or any other architectural element. 

  • The top point of the inside open section of a pipe or box conduit. 

tie beam

noun
  • a horizontal beam that serves to prevent two other structural members from separating while forming the base of a triangular truss for a pitched roof. 

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