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cement blocks
Construction; Architecture
Mass produced building blocks made from pouring concrete into a mold..
three-way switch
Construction; Architecture
Electrical switches installed in pairs to allow a light or appliance to be controlled from to locations.
cement plaster
Construction; Architecture
A mixture of sand and cement that is applied to the exterior foundation wall beneath ground level to aid in watering proofing.
threshold
Construction; Architecture
The wooden or metal strip directly beneath an exterior door. Some have an added rubber or plastic strip feature for better weather stripping.
ceramic tile
Construction; Architecture
Any of a wide range of sturdy floor and wall tiles made from fired clay and set with grout. May be glazed or unglazed. Colors and finishes vary. May be used in doors or out.
throat cut
Construction; Architecture
The notch cut into rafters to allow proper seating on the plate.
cesspool
Construction; Architecture
A cesspool is a welled, underground cavity designed to receive the discharge from waste and soil pipes. Here, liquids are passed off while solid remain to undergo bacterial decomposition.
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