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Striking joints
Construction; Architecture
The act of forming the mortar at the joints of brick, stone , or tile construction for the purpose of decoration.
Building paper
Construction; Architecture
A black building paper used to cover roof boards and sheathing to help control moisture and wind infiltration.
String-course
Construction; Architecture
Similar to a belt-course but thinner; a horizontal band or moulding marking architectural subdivisions, such as stories.
Buttress
Construction; Architecture
A structure built against a wall to support or reinforce it. Usually an exterior masonry structure that opposes the lateral thrust of an arch or a vault and adds extra support.
Stringer
Construction; Architecture
The board nailed to the exterior wall sheathing to support returns. The diagonal supporting members for treads and riser, also called horses.
Stucco
Construction; Architecture
A mixture of cement, sand, lime and water spread over metal screening or chicken wire or wooden lath on wooden walls to form the exterior covering of and exterior wall.
