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10 relations: Batter (walls), Chimney, Column, Flue, Masonry, Sleeper wall, Structural clay tile, Timber framing, Waterproofing, Window sill.
Batter (walls)
Batter in architecture is a receding slope of a wall, structure, or earthwork.
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Chimney
A chimney is a structure that provides ventilation for hot flue gases or smoke from a boiler, stove, furnace or fireplace to the outside atmosphere.
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Column
A column or pillar in architecture and structural engineering is a structural element that transmits, through compression, the weight of the structure above to other structural elements below.
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Flue
A flue is a duct, pipe, or opening in a chimney for conveying exhaust gases from a fireplace, furnace, water heater, boiler, or generator to the outdoors.
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Masonry
Masonry is the building of structures from individual units, which are often laid in and bound together by mortar; the term masonry can also refer to the units themselves.
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Sleeper wall
A sleeper wall is a short wall used to support floor joists, beam and block or hollowcore slabs at ground floor.
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Structural clay tile
Structural clay tile describes a category of burned-clay building materials used to construct roofing, walls, and flooring for structural and non-structural purposes, especially in fireproofing applications.
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Timber framing
Timber framing and "post-and-beam" construction are traditional methods of building with heavy timbers, creating structures using squared-off and carefully fitted and joined timbers with joints secured by large wooden pegs.
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Waterproofing
Waterproofing is the process of making an object or structure waterproof or water-resistant so that it remains relatively unaffected by water or resisting the ingress of water under specified conditions.
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Window sill
A window sill (also written as windowsill or window-sill) is the surface at the bottom of a window.
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References
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glossary_of_British_bricklaying
