Glossary

To build out one or more courses of brick or stone from the face of a wall to form a […]

A groove cut into a board or panel intended to receive the edge of a connecting board or panel.

Pattern to which units are laid in a {wall}, usually to ensure that cross joints in adjoining courses are not

Disintegration of wood or other substance through the action of fungi.

An electrical circuit that serves only one appliance (i.e., dishwasher) or a series of electric heaters or smoke detectors.

Separation of the plies in a panel due to failure of the adhesive. Usually caused by excessive moisture.

Temperature at which a vapor begins to deposit as a liquid. Applies especially to water in the atmosphere.