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| Brick veneer
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Brick faŤade used on walls or fireplaces, for decorative purposes only. The wall is constructed with wood frame or masonry block. |
| Brick, baby roman
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Brick of 2 x 4 x 8 inches. |
| Brick-veneer tile
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Tile produced by several methods to simulate the appearance of brick. |
| Bricklayer's hammer
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The bricklayer's hammer has a beveled striking face to reduce chipping. The beveled end, opposite the striking face, acts like a chisel to score bricks and blocks and break away excess mortar. |
| Bridge crane
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Permanently installed crane, which is mounted between two overhead tracks with the main structural member forming a bridge between them. They are used in buildings where there is a constant need for lifting and moving loads within a building. |
| Bridge loan
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A short-term loan while permanent financing is obtained. |
| Bridging
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(1) When membrane is unsupported at a juncture. (2) The supporting of joists of a floor with small pieces of wood, which are nailed in a diagonal position between them at midspan. (3) The provision of temporary financing. |
| Bright zinc
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Plating to protect items against tarnishing and weather damage and which can be painted. |
| Brine
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A strong solution of sodium chloride (salt) used in the regeneration of ion exchange water softeners. |
| Bristle
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The working part of a brush containing natural bristle (usually hog hair) or artificial bristle (nylon or polyester). |
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