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Masonry
Construction practice that uses materials such as brick, concrete block, stone, and tile that are set in morta.
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exterior insulation and finish system (EIFS)
Construction; Masonry
A cladding system that consists of a thin layer of reinforced stucco applied directly to the surface of an insulating plastic foam board.
igneous rock
Construction; Masonry
A class of rock formed by change of the molten material to the solid state; generally termed granite if coarse-grained.
parging, pargeting
Construction; Masonry
A coat, or the application of a coat, of cement render or lime mortar to the surface of stone masonry or brickwork, to improve the appearance or to waterproof it.
building code
Construction; Masonry
A collection of rules and regulations adopted by authorities having appropriliations jurisdiction to control the design and construction of buildings, alteration, repair, quality of materials, use ...
concrete
Construction; Masonry
A composite material which consists essentially of a binding medium within which are embedded particles or fragments of aggregate; in portland cement concrete, the binder is a mixture of portland ...
intrados
Construction; Masonry
A construction line denoting inside limit of the arch. It is used in the setting out. Not be be confused with the soffit which is a surface.
extrados
Construction; Masonry
A construction line denoting outer limit of the arch. It is used in the setting out.
