ashlar line
A horizontal line at the exterior face of a masonry wall.
wall
Glossary
active earth pressure
The component of pressure in a horizontal direction which a mass of earth exerts on a wall.
Glossary
Balloon framed wall
Framed walls (generally over 10-feet tall) that run the entire vertical length from the floor sill plate to the roof.
Glossary
Base or baseboard
A trim board placed against the {wall} around the room next to the {floor}.
Glossary
Batter board
One of a pair of horizontal boards nailed to posts set at the corners of an excavation, used to indicate
Glossary
Blow insulation
Fiber insulation in loose form and used to insulate attics and existing walls where framing members are not exposed.