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Architecture

sill

Construction; Architecture

A horizontal piece forming the bottom frame of a window or door opening.

black asphaltum

Construction; Architecture

A bituminous substance applied to the outside of foundation walls beneath the ground level to waterproof these walls.

site

Construction; Architecture

The section of town or general location in which your building lot is located.

partition

Construction; Architecture

The name given to an interior wall.

area wall

Construction; Architecture

The retaining wall surrounding a basement window which is below ground level.

pediment

Construction; Architecture

A low triangular gable above a cornice, topped by raking cornices and ornamented.. Used over doors, windows or porches. A classical style.

areaway

Construction; Architecture

The excavated area between the Area wall and the basement window.

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