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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.

Stairwell

Construction; Architecture

The enclosure of a stairway.

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.

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