Bridging
Small wood or metal members that are inserted in a diagonal position between the floor joists or rafters at mid-span for the purpose of bracing the joists/rafters and spreading …
Category: Building Terms
Brick veneer
A vertical facing of brick laid against and fastened to sheathing of a framed wall or tile wall construction.
Brick tie
A small, corrugated metal strip at 1 ×6–8 long nailed to wall sheeting or studs. They are inserted into the grout mortar joint of the veneer brick, and holds …