Glossary

Glossary

abutment

A masonry mass (or the like) which receives the thrust of an arch, vault, or strut.

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acanthus

A common plant of the Mediterranean, whose leaves, stylized, form the characteristic decoration of capitals of Corinthian and Composite orders. In scroll form

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abacus

The uppermost member of the capital of a column; often a plain square slab, but sometimesmolded or otherwise enriched.

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abat-jour

1. In a wall, an aperture whose sides have been cut back and/or whose underside has been sloped downward so

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Backout

Work the framing contractor does after the mechanical subcontractors (Heating-Plumbing-Electrical) finish their phase of work at the Rough (before insulation)

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Backhand

A simple molding sometimes used around the outer edge of plain rectangular casing as a decorative feature.

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Backing

Frame lumber installed between the wall studs to give additional support for {drywall} or an interior trim-related item such as

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Backfill

The replacement of excavated earth into a trench around or against a asement/crawl space foundation {wall}.

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