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Architecture

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bratice

Construction; Architecture

A timber tower, or projecting wooden gallery.

spandrel

Construction; Architecture

The triangular space between the side of an arch, the horizontal above its apex, and the vertical of it's springing; the surface between two arches in an arcade.

breeze way

Construction; Architecture

A roofed area usually found between the garage and house proper designed tp provide shelter and outdoor summertime comfort.

spanish clay tile

Construction; Architecture

A roofing material made from clay soil into red brick; common to Mediterranean Revival houses.

brick sill

Construction; Architecture

A common type of exterior window sill in brick walls with the bricks protruding past the wall line to allow water to fall directly to the ground.

specifications

Construction; Architecture

A document that takes up where drawn plans leave off. This includes quantity and quality of material and a general description of how the work should be done and what will be included.