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mads.xsd"><authority><topic authority="http://AATesaurus.cultura.gencat.cat/aat/getty_en">ledger boards</topic></authority><related type="broader"><topic>balloon and platform frame components</topic></related><variant type="other"><topic>boards, ledger</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>boards, ribbon</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>girt strips</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>ledger board</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>ledgers</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>ribands</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>ribbands</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>ribbon boards</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>ribbon strips</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>ribbons</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>strips, girt</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>strips, ribbon</topic></variant> <note xml:lang="en"><![CDATA[ Wood strips or boards let into the studs to add support for the ends of the joists. ]]></note></mads>