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Shaped like a “U” or channel to catch water (e.g., where the edge of a tile roof meets a wall). Through wall flashing Spans the thickness of the wall and directs water to weep holes. Cap flashing (drip cap) Often used above windows and doors. Drip edge A metal used at the edges of a roof. Step flashing (soaker, base flashing)
In architecture, a hood mould, hood, label mould (from Latin labia, lip), drip mould or dripstone [1] is an external moulded projection from a wall over an opening to throw off rainwater, historically often in form of a pediment. This moulding can be terminated at the side by ornamentation called a label stop.
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 ...
A garage door opener is a motorized device that opens and closes a garage door. Most are controlled by switches on the garage wall, as well as by a remote control carried in the garage owner's vehicle. In 1926, the electric garage door opener was invented by C.G. Johnson, the inventor of the garage door and founder of the Overhead Door ...
Drawing up a comprehensive list of words in English is important as a reference when learning a language as it will show the equivalent words you need to learn in the other language to achieve fluency.
A six-foot-wide print was made and retouched to fulfill the requirements. Rick Rische painted in some modifications because the lack of separation between some buildings made them seem like a wall. He then put an acetate overlay on it and, together with Richard Kilroy, made an elaborate matte painting of the area in ruins, with buildings ...
A postman, who, for thirty-three years, collected stones while making his rounds and used them to build a surreal Palais Idéal ("Ideal Palace") of astonishing proportions and intricate detail. Ferdinandea Island: The island that disappeared. And rose again. And sank again. And rose again. And sank again. Flannan Isles Lighthouse
Toilet paper Charmin "Snap" During a Football game, a team is about to run a play and attempt a touchdown. The Quarterback, however, gets distracted by the softness of the Charmin toilet paper that is hanging from the center's waistband. Due to holding the game up, the quarterback gets penalized and leaves his teammates frustrated.