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Bottom rail

Construction; Architecture

The lower rail of the bottom sash of a double-hung window.

Soffit

Construction; Architecture

The underside of a member such as a beam or arch, or of an eave, overhang, dropped ceiling, etc. (Same as bed board)

Box sill

Construction; Architecture

A type of sill employing a continuous header with the appearance being responsible for the name.

Solar orientation

Construction; Architecture

The relationship of room to the sun's light.

Skylight

Construction; Architecture

A window in a roof to give light to a loft or room without other lighting.

Blind stop

Construction; Architecture

A strip of material fastened to the inside perimeter of a window frame used to hold a sash in place.

Slate

Construction; Architecture

A roof material made from a hard, fine-grained rock that cleaves into thin, smooth layers.

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