CHAMBRANLEThe particularly enriched frame enclosing a door, window or fireplace. The horizontal top piece or lintel is called the TRANSVERSE whilst the vertical supporting members are called the MONTANTS or ASCENDANTS.
BATTLEMENT
A parapet featuring
MERLONS, upright defensive extensions of a fortification alternated
with lower, open intervals called CRENELS. Such a parapet or battlement
is said to be 'Crenelated'.
BARGEBOARD
BARGEBOARD
In a traditional
timber frame building an oft elaborately carved and ornamented fascia
board that hangs down from the projecting gable so as to mask and
protect the otherwise exposed purlins supporting the roof.
NOGGIN, DWANG
Contributed by Patrick Webb
NOGGIN, DWANG
In timber frame construction Noggin or Dwang refers to the horizontal bracing pieces rebated between the vertical wall studs.
Noggin can also refer to the brick masonry infill between timbers, occasionally left exposed, more often parged (stuccoed).
Noggin can also refer to the brick masonry infill between timbers, occasionally left exposed, more often parged (stuccoed).
Contributed by Patrick Webb
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