The American glossary of architectural terms, being a concise and comprehensive compilation of all terms used in the practice of architecture and the building arts (1887)
Garnsey, Geo. O. (George O.) · Chicago : National Builder Publishing Co. · leaf 63
ing used in Gothic work.HATCHWAY. An opening in a floor or ceil-ing. HAUNCH ) That portion of an arch betweenHANSE ) the spring line and the extradosor vertex. HEAD (Sax.) A term used to denote the topor end of any architectural portion; a key-stone carved with the head of some animal. … HEA HYD HEADER ) A brick or stone laid in HEADING COURSE f a wall with the head orend to the face of the wall. (See Binders.) HEADING-JOINT. (See Butting Joint.) HEAD-ROOM > In stair-building, the perpen- HEAD-WAY S dicular distance from thetread to ceiling above in the clear. HEADS. Tile or…
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