Construction Glossary – Page 827 – Dictionary of Construction terms. There descriptions are and pictures of terms used in the construction sector sampling

beam anchor, joist anchor, wall anchor

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A metal tie used to anchor a beam or joist to a wall, or to tie a floor securely to […]

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1. A structural member whose prime function is to carry transverse loads, as a joist, girder, rafter, or purlin. The

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A joint formed by several heading joints occurring in one continuous line; esp. used in connection with the laying of

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Same as beak molding, 2.

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An ornament; any of several fantastic, animal-like heads with tapered, down-pointed beaks; frequently used in richly decorated Norman doorways. Also

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Same as beading.

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Same as surfacing weld.

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See beading plane.

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Said of a carpentry joint having a bead along the edge of one piece to make the joint less conspicuous.