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Blue top
Blue topped, wooden stake, which is used to mark for grading.

Blue-ribbon condition
Also referred to as "mint" condition, this is an extremely well-kept house.

Blueberry
A small bubble found in the flood coat of an aggregate-surfaced built-up roof.

Blued
Finish, often given to unsold nails, which has a limited protective time.

Blueprint
An architectural type drawing used by workers to build from. The original drawing is transferred to a sensitized paper that turns blue with white lines when printed. Also, prints of blue lines on white paper. Board measure.

Bluestone
A variety of flagstone, used for paving, this blue, gray or green sandstone splits easily into thin slabs.

Blunt
Dull edged or thick.

Blushing
A gloss film turning flat or a clear lacquer turning white, usually caused by moisture condensation during the drying process.

Board
Wood sawn or milled to its final shape, normally less than 2 inches in thickness and between 2" to 12" in width.

Board and batten siding
Siding composed of wooden boards applied vertically, creating a barn-like exterior. Batten slats cover the wall joints in the siding. Boards are usually 8 to 12 inches wide.

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