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WOD 5-6 Def
WOD 5-6 Def
A piece of lumber two or four inches thick and six or more inches wide, used
44 joist horizontally as a support for a ceiling or floor. Also, such a support made from
steel, aluminum, or other material.
A wall specifically designed and built to support an imposed load in addition to its
45 load-bearing wall
own weight.
47 envelope
A term used to denote the extreme outside surface and dimensions of a building.
48 wythe Each continuous vertical section of a wall one masonry unit in thickness.
A component of the building envelope system that prohibits air leakage into a
52 air barrier building and reduces the risk of condensation build up. House wrap and fluid-
applied air barriers are examples.
55 vapor barrier Material used to prevent the passage of vapor or moisture into a structure or
another material, thus preventing condensation within them.
A material used to prevent adhesion between freshly placed concrete and the
56 bond breaker
substrate.
57 storefront sash
An assembly of light metal members that form a frame for a fixed-glass storefront.
The exterior closure or skin of a building. A curtain wall is nonbearing and is not
58 curtain wall
supported by beams or girders.
A masonry facing attached to the backup, but not so bonded as to act with it
59 veneer
under load.