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smoke shelf
Construction; Architecture
A shelf at the base of the smoke chamber that provides proper smoke circulation within this chamber above the fireplace in the chimney.
soffit
Construction; Architecture
The underside of a member such as a beam or arch, or of an eave, overhang, dropped ceiling, etc. (Same as bed board)
box sill
Construction; Architecture
A type of sill employing a continuous header with the appearance being responsible for the name.
bracket
Construction; Architecture
A small supporting piece of wood or stone, often formed of scrolls or other decorative shapes, designed to bear a projected weight, such as a window.
