Ability of soil and other materials to withstand weight of a structure.
Bearing wall
Wall that supports its weight and the weight of other parts of the structure and are necessary for the stability of a structure. Bearing walls often include one or more interior walls, as well as the exterior walls. Openings cut into bearing walls must be reinforced and a different load path used through the use of headers carry the loads across the top of the opening.
Bearing, lifetime-lubricated
Bearing designed to eliminate the need for periodic lubrication because it is lubricated with high-stability grease and designed with seals.
Beating block
A block used to imbed tiles in a flat plane. The method used is called "Beating In".
Beaverboard
Wood-fiber sheet that is used in building. Brand name is Beaver Board.
Bed
(1) Layer of mortar into which brick or stone is set. (2) To set a glass pane in place on glazing compound. (3) Soil prepared for planting. (4) Fiberglass or other rot-resistant material applied to the top of a foundation before sill boards are installed.
Bed joint
Layer of mortar into which brick or stone is set.
Bed molding
Strip of wood molding which conceals the joint between an exterior soffit and wall. Bed molding has the same use as base molding except that bed molding is at the top of a wall and base molding is at the bottom.
Bed stone
Large stone that is used as a foundation for a girder or to support a beam.
Bedding plant
Plants, usually annuals, greenhouse grown and suitable for growing in beds or your garden. Quick, colorful flowers. Sometimes calles carpet bedding.
