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topography
Usually refers to site characteristics such as contour of the land, trees, or other natural features.
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cross bracing
Boards nailed diagonally across studs or other boards to make framework rigid.
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dwarf wall
A low wall built to retain an excavation or embankment.
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face brick
Brick of better quality used on the face of a wall.
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nonbearing wall
A wall supporting no load other than its own weight.
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plaster
A mortar-like composition used for covering walls and ceilings, usually made of portland cement mixed with sand and water.
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ridge board
The board placed on edge at the ridge of the roof into which the upper ends of the rafters are fastened.
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tail beam
A relatively short beam or joist supported in a wall on one end and by a header at the other.
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acre
A plot of land comprising of 43,560 sq. ft.
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adhesive
A natural or synthetic material, generally in paste or liquid form, used to fasten or glue boards together, lay floor tile, fabricate plastic laminates, etc.
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