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Architecture

smoke shelf

Construction; Architecture

A shelf at the base of the smoke chamber that provides proper smoke circulation within this chamber above the fireplace in the chimney.

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.

bracket

Construction; Architecture

A small supporting piece of wood or stone, often formed of scrolls or other decorative shapes, designed to bear a projected weight, such as a window.

sole

Construction; Architecture

The horizontal wooden member supporting wall studs.

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