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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.
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.
