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Blind arch
Construction; Architecture
An arch that has been filled in by brick or stone. This could be original decoration or part of a renovation
Board feet
Construction; Architecture
A unit of measurement based on volume. 144 cubic inches of wood equals one board foot.
Sliding window
Construction; Architecture
A window that opens by sliding large panes from one side to the other.
Bond
Construction; Architecture
A term adopted to describe the various patterns used to lay bricks in order to give them maximum strength. It is an approach that has its origins in the period before the invention of high-strength ...
Board and batten
Construction; Architecture
Vertical siding where wood strips (battens) hide the seams where other boards are joined.
Boss
Construction; Architecture
An ornamental knob or projection covering the intersection of ribs in a vault or ceiling; often carved with foliage.
