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The art, trade, or work of building.

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lintels

Construction; Masonry

A horizontal structure member (such as a beam) over an opening which carries the weight of the wall above it; usually of steel, stone or wood.

brickwork movement joint

Construction; Masonry

A joint designed to permit relative movement between a brick wall and its adjacent structure without impairing the functional integrity of the structure.

miter

Construction; Masonry

A joint formed by fitting together two pieces beveled to a specific angle (usually 45 degrees) to form a corner.

raked joint

Construction; Masonry

A joint made by removing the surface of mortar, while it is still soft, with a square edged tool; is difficult to make watertight; produces marked shadows and tends to darken the ...

expansion joint

Construction; Masonry

A joint or gap between adjacent parts of a building, structure or concrete work which permits their relative movement due to temperature changes (or other conditions) without ...