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Backfill

The gravel or earth replaced in the space around a building wall after foundations are in place.


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Balusters

Upright supports of a balustrade rail.


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Balustrade

A row of balusters topped by a rail, edging a balcony or a staircase.


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Baseboard

A board along the floor against walls and partitions to hid gaps.


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Batt

Insulation in the form of a blanket, rather than loose filling.


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Batten

Small thin strips covering joints between wider boards on exterior building surfaces.


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Beam

One of the principal horizontal wood or steel members of a building.


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Bearing Wall

A wall that supports a floor or roof of a building.


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Bib or Bibcock

A water faucet to which a hose may be attached, also called a hose bib or sill cock.


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Bleeding

Seeping of resin or gum from lumber. This term is also used in referring to the process of drawing air from water pipes.


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Brace

A piece of wood or other material used to form a triangle and stiffen some part of a structure.


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Braced Framing

Construction technique using posts and cross-bracing for greater rigidity.


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Brick Veneer

Brick used as the outer surface of a framed wall.


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Bridging

Small wood or metal pieces placed diagonally between floor joists.


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Building Paper

Heavy paper used in walls or roofs to dampproof.


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Built-Up Roof

A roofing material applied in sealed, waterproof layers, where there is only a slight slope to the roof.


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Butt Joint

Joining point of two pieces of wood or molding.


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Bx Cable

Electricity cable wrapped in rubber with a flexible steel outer covering.



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