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Shed
Construction; Architecture
A roof type with one high pitched plane covering the entire structure.
Belt-course
Construction; Architecture
A horizontal band similar to but thicker than a string course, marking subdivisions of a building.
Shingles
Construction; Architecture
Wood, asphalt, or other material that is applied in small sections as an outside covering on roofs of exterior walls to convey the run off of water.
Belvedere
Construction; Architecture
Belle vedere means beautiful view in Italian. A belvedere is an architectural feature on a roof, in a garden, or on a terrace, that affords a beautiful view.
Ship lap
Construction; Architecture
A board siding with joints cut out of the board allowing pieces to fit together with no overlapping.
Shutter
Construction; Architecture
A movable cover for a window used for protection from weather and intruders.
