Figure 8.—Rounded end section of dwelling house (fale o'o):

a, end view from within; b, side view: 1, end wall post; 2, two intermediate reinforcing posts; 3, curb plate; 4, thatch rafters; 5, end rafters of middle section; 6, ridgepole; 7, curved purlin (fau tu); 8, top purlin; 9, bottom purlin; 10, middle section wall posts; 11, wall plate; 12, upper ridgepole.