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Scuttle

Construction; Architecture

An opening in the ceiling leading to an unfinished half-story.

Beam

Construction; Architecture

A horizontal load-bearing element that forms a principal part of a structure, usually using timber, steel, or concrete. In roof construction a transverse, horizontal timber. In the body of a ...

Septic tank

Construction; Architecture

A concrete or bituminous- covered metal tank where sewage is digested by bacterial action.

Shaft

Construction; Architecture

A long, slender part of a pillar that adds support to an overhanging structure.

Bed board

Construction; Architecture

A thin board (usually thin plywood) nailed to the underside of the return s and spanning the distance from the face board to the frieze. Now often referred to as the soffit.

Sheathing

Construction; Architecture

A covering over the structural frame of a building, onto which the cladding is attached.

Bell-cast eaves

Construction; Architecture

A roof which curves, sloping more gently toward the bottom.

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