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Airway or Air Space |
A space between roof insulation and roof boards for movement of air. Air space is also used between veneer and the exterior wall panel. |
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Ballast |
A heavy material installed over a roof membrane to prevent wind uplift and shield the membrane from sunlight. |
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Bearing Wall |
A wall that supports any vertical load as well as its own weight. |
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Cement Board |
A factory-manufactured panel, 1/4" to 3/4" thick, 32" to 48" wide, and 3' to 10' long, made from aggregated and reinforced portland cement. |
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Flagstone |
Flat stones, from 1" to 4" thick, used for rustic walls, steps, floors, etc. |
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Grout |
Mortar made of such consistency (by adding water) that it will just flow into the joints and cavities of the masonry work and fill them solid. |
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Notch |
A crosswise rabbet at the end of a board. |
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Platform |
Floor surface raised above the ground or floor level. |
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Rail |
Cross members of panel doors or of a sash. Also the upper and lower members of a balustrade or staircase extending from one vertical support, such as a post, to another. |
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Shingles |
Roof covering of asphalt, asbestos, wood, tile, slate, or other material cut to stock lengths, widths, and thicknesses. |
