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bay window
Construction; Home remodeling
A bay window is made of three windows: one large unit in the middle and two flanking windows that are usually placed at 30- to 45-degree angles.
barrel bolt
Construction; Home remodeling
A sliding lock mechanism used to provide security for average weight doors and windows. It is surface mounted where the bolt slides into a catch on the other side of the door.
baseboard
Construction; Home remodeling
A board along the floor against walls and partitions to hid gaps.
batten
Construction; Home remodeling
Small thin strips covering joints between wider boards on exterior building surfaces.
balustrade
Construction; Home remodeling
A row of balusters topped by a rail, edging a balcony or a staircase.
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