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2. Window sill - Wikipedia

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   The exterior portion of a window sill provides a mechanism for shedding rainwater away from the wall at the window opening. Therefore, window sills are usually inclined slightly downward away from the window and wall, and often extend past the exterior face of the wall, so the water will drip off rather than run down the wall.

3. Water table (architecture) - Wikipedia

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   A water table is a projection of lower masonry on the outside of a wall, slightly above the ground, or at the top of a wainscot section of a wall (in this case also known as a sill). It is both a functional and architectural feature that consists of a projection that deflects water running down the face of a building away from lower courses or ...

4. Course (architecture) - Wikipedia

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   These are used for garden walls and for sloping sills under windows, however these are not climate proof. [3] Rowlock arch has multiple concentric layers of voussoirs. [5] Soldier: Units are laid vertically on their shortest ends so that their narrowest edge faces the outside of the wall. [1] These are used for window lintels or tops of walls. [3]

5. Glossary of architecture - Wikipedia

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   Also, the external divisions of a building by fenestration (windows). Bay window A window of one or more storeys projecting from the face of a building. Canted: with a straight front and angled sides. Bow window: curved. Oriel: rests on corbels or brackets and starts above ground level; also the bay window at the dais end of a medieval great ...

6. Lintel - Wikipedia

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   In the case of windows, the bottom span is referred to as a sill, but, unlike a lintel, does not serve to bear a load to ensure the integrity of the wall. Modern-day lintels may be made using prestressed concrete and are also referred to as beams in beam-and-block slabs or as ribs in rib-and-block slabs.

7. Castleblayney Town Hall - Wikipedia

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   The end sections of two bays each, which were slightly projected forward, were fenestrated by slightly recessed round headed windows on the ground floor and by sash windows with window sills on the first floor. The rear elevation of the building, which was accessed further down the slope of the hill, incorporated a basement floor which was ...

8. 2025 NFL mock draft: Expert projections with Titans ... - AOL

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   The NFL regular season is over, and NFL draft season has begun for more than half of the league's teams.. For 18 teams, the conclusion of the 2024 NFL regular season means the start of a long ...

9. Flashing (weatherproofing) - Wikipedia

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   Wall flashing is typically found at interruptions in the wall, such as windows and points of structural support. Sill flashing (or sill pan) A concealed flashing placed under windows or door thresholds to prevent water from entering a wall at those points. Roof penetration flashing Used to waterproof pipes, supports, cables, and all roof ...