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der Dachstuhl (-stühle)  roof truss; attic

Nicht nur der Dachstuhl des Gymnasiums ist vom Hausschwamm befallen, sondern auch in die Fassade ist der Pilz eingedrungen.
Not only is the attic of the Gymnasium [secondary school] afflicted with dry rot, but the fungus has also penetrated the facade.
Nach einem Blitzeinschlag ist der Dachstuhl einsturzgefährdet.
After a lightning strike the roof truss is in danger of collapsing.

Related Words:
der Dachstuhlbrand attic / roof fire
der Dachboden attic (space), attic floor
die Dachkammer attic room / quarters

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