Glossary

A decorative masonry pattern formed by brick headers having a dark glazed finish exposed on one end; often laid in the flat unbroken […]

1. In ancient Greek and Roman masonry construction, stones which extend the full thickness of the wall; same as through stones. 2. Quoins

The wide horizontal walkway between the lower and upper tiers of seats in a Greek theater.

1. The middle portion of a pedestal between the base (or plinth) and the surbase; also called a dado. 2. A tool

In a water supply system, a special type of adapter (such as a union) used to connect a pipe containing copper with

Reflection of light from a rough surface which scatters it in all directions.

1. A continuous cross-connection or interconnection such that the flow of water from one system to the other may occur under the slightest