Usage Note
Balkenlage denotes the complete arrangement of parallel floor beams or joists that support a timber floor; in older buildings it is often a key element to assess before renovation.
Examples
"Die Balkenlage unter dem Dielenboden war noch in gutem Zustand."
Natural Translation
The floor joist system beneath the plank floor was still in good condition.
Literal Translation
The beam-layer under the plank-floor was still in good condition.
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