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Architecture

sheathing

Construction; Architecture

A covering over the structural frame of a building, onto which the cladding is attached.

bell-cast eaves

Construction; Architecture

A roof which curves, sloping more gently toward the bottom.

shed

Construction; Architecture

A roof type with one high pitched plane covering the entire structure.

belt-course

Construction; Architecture

A horizontal band similar to but thicker than a string course, marking subdivisions of a building.

shingles

Construction; Architecture

Wood, asphalt, or other material that is applied in small sections as an outside covering on roofs of exterior walls to convey the run off of water.

belvedere

Construction; Architecture

Belle vedere means beautiful view in Italian. A belvedere is an architectural feature on a roof, in a garden, or on a terrace, that affords a beautiful view.

ship lap

Construction; Architecture

A board siding with joints cut out of the board allowing pieces to fit together with no overlapping.

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