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2. Post-and-plank - Wikipedia

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   Also used to describe log building), corner post construction, post-and-plank, Ständerbohlenbau (German) and skiftesverk (Swedish). This traditional building method is believed to be the predecessor to half-timber construction widely known by its German name fachwerkbau which has wall infill of wattle and daub , brick, or stone.

3. Guard stone - Wikipedia

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   Obsolete cannons were often used as wheel guards in the Netherlands, such as for the Catherine's gate in Dordrecht. A guard stone, jostle stone or chasse-roue (French lit. "wheel chaser"), is a projecting metal, concrete, or stone exterior architectural element located at the corner and/or foot of gates, portes-cochères, garage entries, and walls to prevent damage from vehicle tires and wheels.

4. Buttress - Wikipedia

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   In addition to flying and ordinary buttresses, brick and masonry buttresses that support wall corners can be classified according to their ground plan. A clasping or clamped buttress has an L-shaped ground plan surrounding the corner, an angled buttress has two buttresses meeting at the corner, a setback buttress is similar to an angled buttress but the buttresses are set back from the corner ...

5. Dado (architecture) - Wikipedia

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   The purpose of the dado treatment to a wall is both aesthetic and functional. Historically, the panelling below the dado rail was installed to cover the lower part of the wall which was subject to stains associated with rising damp; additionally it provided protection from furniture and passing traffic. The dado rail itself is sometimes ...

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7. 5 trades we want to see this winter, featuring Garrett ... - AOL

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   With the winter meetings around the corner and the hot stove heating up, it’s also time to think about trades. Here are five deals I want to see this winter. Here are five deals I want to see ...