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  2. Coping (architecture) - Wikipedia

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    A splayed or wedge coping is one that slopes in a single direction; a saddle coping slopes to either side of a central high point. [ 2 ] Coping may be made of stone (capstone), brick , clay or terracotta , concrete or cast stone , tile , slate , wood, thatch , or various metals, including aluminum , copper , stainless steel , steel , and zinc ...

  3. Parapet - Wikipedia

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    The crenellated parapet on a bastion of Kyrenia Castle, Cyprus. A parapet is a barrier that is an upward extension of a wall at the edge of a roof, [1] terrace, balcony, walkway or other structure. The word comes ultimately from the Italian parapetto (parare 'to cover/defend' and petto 'chest/breast').

  4. Reglet - Wikipedia

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    Reglet detail. A reglet is found on the exterior of a building along a masonry wall, chimney or parapet that meets the roof. It is a groove cut within a mortar joint that receives counter-flashing meant to cover surface flashing used to deflect water infiltration. Reglet can also refer to the counter-flashing itself when it is applied on the ...

  5. List of roof shapes - Wikipedia

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    Dutch gable, gablet: A hybrid of hipped and gable with the gable (wall) at the top and hipped lower down; i.e. the opposite arrangement to the half-hipped roof. Overhanging eaves forming shelter around the building are a consequence where the gable wall is in line with the other walls of the buildings; i.e., unless the upper gable is recessed.

  6. Baluster - Wikipedia

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    Common materials used in its construction are wood, stone, and less frequently metal and ceramic. A group of balusters supporting a handrail, coping, or ornamental detail is known as a balustrade. [1] [2] The term baluster shaft is used to describe forms such as a candlestick, upright furniture support, and the stem of a brass chandelier.

  7. Framing (construction) - Wikipedia

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    Wall framing in house construction includes the vertical and horizontal members of exterior walls and interior partitions, both of bearing walls and non-bearing walls. . These stick members, referred to as studs, wall plates and lintels (sometimes called headers), serve as a nailing base for all covering material and support the upper floor platforms, which provide the lateral strength along a

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