Brinell hardness
A measure of resistance of a material to indentation; obtained by use of a machine which presses a standard hard steel […]
Glossary
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bridle joint
In carpentry: 1. A joint formed by two timbers, of which one is hollowed out to receive the end of the other
Glossary
brick trowel
A trowel having a flat, triangleshaped steel blade in an offset handle used to pick up and spread mortar. The narrow end
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brick veneer, brick facing
A facing of brick laid against the front side of an exterior wall but not bonded to it; provides a decorative, durable wall
Walls
Bricks bonding blocks
Blocks are made in various thicknesses to suit most wall requirements and are laid in stretcher bond. Thin blocks, used
Glossary
brick hammer, bricklayers hammer
A steel tool, one end of which has a flat square surface used as a hammer, for breaking bricks, driving nails, etc.; the
Glossary
breast drill
A hand-operated drill having a piece against which the chest is braced to provide additional force.
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branch vent
1. A vent connecting one or more individual vents with a vent stack or stack vent. 2. A vent pipe to which