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Square
Construction; Architecture
A unit of measure equal to 100 square feet. Three square of shingles, for example, will cover 300 square feet of wall or roof area.
Bridging cross
Construction; Architecture
Wood or metal strips nailed diagonally between floor joist to prevent lateral movement and dissipate weight.
Bridging solid
Construction; Architecture
Wooden blocks used to separate floor joists beneath partition walls.
Steel siding
Construction; Architecture
Heavy siding material which remains very durable and weather resistant.
Brief
Construction; Architecture
The formal written instructions prepared by a client for an architect, setting out the necessary requirements for a building in functional terms. They usually include the required accommodation, size ...
Broken pediment
Construction; Architecture
A Baroque and Rococco style of pediment that is purposely broken either at the bottom or at the top for decorative effect.
