Glossary

cap sheet

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A coated felt, usually mineralsurfaced; used as the top ply of a built-up roofing membrane. See asphalt prepared roofing.

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See bezant.

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In an ancient timber roof, a brace or strut; a king post or tie beam.

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A stable for livestock; a cow shed.

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A rail, 1 fastened to the uppermost member of a railing system.

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A vent stack which runs parallel to a soil stack (or a waste stack) and is connected to it at

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1.A capping piece. 2. The top plate on a steel column or post; usually supports a load.

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A valve (usually in a closed position) which is used as the control device in a bypass.

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A plane used for rounding the upper surface of wooden railings.