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Span
The horizontal distance between supporting structures such as beams, trusses or columns.

Span, allowable
Maximum distance allowed that a structural member may span between supports.

Spandrel
That part of a wall between the head of a window and the sill of the window above it.

Spandrel wall
Wall section spanning the area from the top of a window to the sill of the window directly above it, on the next floor of the building.

Spanish mission style
Style familiar to the Southwest and patterned after Spanish missions.

Spanish swirl
Heavy texture style, also called a sponge twist, which uses plaster, stucco or drywall to produce circular swirls.

Spanish villa
Home of one to three stories with stucco outside and a roof of red tiles.

Spanner
Wrench with projecting teeth that fit into a groove on a particular nut.

Spar varnish
A very durable varnish designed for service on exterior surfaces.

Spark arrestor
Screen or metal cover installed at the outlet of a chimney or exhaust system to allow smoke to pass through but to protect from sparks.

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