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2. Bead (woodworking) - Wikipedia

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   Angle bead, a projecting wood moulding at the corner of a plastered wall [4] Corner bead is similar, [4] but is usually fully embedded in plaster or drywall, and usually plastic or metal; Nosing bead, the rounded projection of a stair tread over the riser below [4] Parting bead, or parting strip, the feature that separates two sashes in a sash ...

3. Molding (decorative) - Wikipedia

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   Corner guard: Used to protect the edge of the wall at an outside corner, or to cover a joint on an inside corner. Cornice : Generally any horizontal decorative moulding Cove moulding or coving : Concave-profile moulding that is used at the junction of an interior wall and ceiling

4. Blocking (construction) - Wikipedia

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   When correctly placed, blocking also provides grounds (also backing or back blocking) for supporting the cut ends of wall claddings and linings or for attaching items such as cabinets, shelving, handrails, vanity tops and backsplashes, towel bars, decorative mouldings, etc. Properly placed grounds make the second fixings easier once the walls ...

5. 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.

6. 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

7. Battlement - Wikipedia

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   A battlement, in defensive architecture, such as that of city walls or castles, comprises a parapet (a defensive low wall between chest-height and head-height), in which gaps or indentations, which are often rectangular, occur at intervals to allow for the launch of arrows or other projectiles from within the defences. [1]