Glossary of Terms
This section explains some of the many terms used to describe building styles.
A...
Attached Two or more structures joined together by a common wall
Awning A light or temporary roof with open sides
B...
Balcony A cantilevered or bracketed platform projecting from a wall with access from an upper storey
Beam A large horizontal support - may be of solid timber, laminated timber or steel
D...
Dado The lower part of an internal wall, below chair-rail height, when decorated differently from the upper part.
E...
Eaves The lower edge of a roof beyond the wall, called close eaves if not projecting far and boxed eaves if lined underneath
G...
Gable The upper triangular part of an external wall at the end of a double-pitched roof
Gable-roof A double pitched roof, sloping straight from the ridge to the eaves on two sides, with a gable on the other two sides
P..
Patio Dictionary term for a paved outdoor living area. The roof or structure over this area is now commonly called the patio.
Pergola An open trellis like frame attached to a building and / or supported by posts - used for climbing plants.
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