decorative block
A concrete masonry unit having special treatment of its exposed face shell for architectural effect; such treatment may consist of […]
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Deconstructivist architecture
Architecture that seeks to arrive at new forms of expression by turning away from structural restraints and functional and thematic
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deck roof, deck-on-hip roof
A hipped roof that has been truncated to form a flat-topped roof.
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deck paint
An enamel having a high degree of resistance to mechanical wear; esp. used on surfaces such as porch floors.
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deck drain
A drain that is similar in all respects to a roof drain except that it generally has a flat strainer