Method of brick laying where the bricks are laid with the narrow sides facing outward.
Stretcher course
A row of masonry in a wall with the long side of the units exposed to the exterior.
Strict foreclosure
A foreclosure proceeding in which the mortgagee has the right to possess the mortgaged property directly upon default on the mortgage agreement. This type of foreclosure is rarely used in contemporary markets.
Strike
(1) To hit with a hand or tool. (2) Work stoppage by employees. (3) To cause to ignite by friction.
Strike board
Guide for screeding cement and concrete.
Strike plate
The metal part of a lock, on a doorjamb, into which the latch fits when the door is closed.
Strike-off rod
Rigid piece of metal or wood used for removing excess concrete and leveling concrete in poured forms.
Striking joints
A process of removing excess grout from the joints by wiping them with a sponge or cloth, or by scraping them with a curved instrument.
Striking off
Running a rigid piece of metal or wood over the top of poured concrete to remove excess concrete and level it.
