Barge
Horizontal beam rafter that supports shorter rafters.
Balustrade
The rail, posts, and vertical balusters along the edge of a stairway or elevated walkway.
Balusters
Vertical members in a railing used between a top rail and bottom rail or the stair treads. Sometimes referred to as “pickets” or “spindles.”
Balloon framed wall
Framed walls (generally over 10-feet tall) that run the entire vertical length from the floor sill plate to the roof. This is done to eliminate the need for a …
Ballast
A transformer that steps up the voltage in a florescent lamp. {All-in aggregate} (ballast) is one of the cheapest materials that can be used for making concrete and is …