wall

Glossary

A-block

A hollow, concrete masonry unit with one end closed and the opposite end open, having  a web between, so that two […]

Glossary

composite wall

A wall built of a combination of two or more masonry units of different types of materials that are bonded

Glossary

chase bonding

Joining old masonry work to new by means of a bond having a continuous vertical recess the full height of

Glossary

chantlate

A piece of wood fastened to the rafters at the eaves and projecting beyond the wall, so as to prevent

General

bottom shore

In a series of raking shores which support a wall, the member that is nearest the wall face.

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