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fire brick

Construction; Architecture

A fire resistant brick used to line a fireplace.

fire cut

Construction; Architecture

An angled cut on joist ends found in solid masonry wall construction designed to prevent wall collapse in case of fire.

fire stop

Construction; Architecture

A board placed within a frame wall to prevent a flue-like action in case of a fire.

fish scale shingles

Construction; Architecture

A shingle having straight sides and rounded bottoms.

flashing

Construction; Architecture

Sheet metal fitted around chimneys, valleys, drip caps, etc. to seal out moisture.

flat roof

Construction; Architecture

A pitch less roof type most favorable in dry climates.

fleche

Construction; Architecture

A very small wooden spire.

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