Parapet can also refer to the fencing they might construct along a bridge. I remember when I was visiting Sydney, they had a massive metal parapet all along the bridge, which really spoiled the view.
Parapet: A wall placed at the edge of a roof, especially a flat roof, to prevent people from falling off.
Parapet- A wall placed at the edge of a roof to prevent people from falling off.
Parting stop or strip- A small wood piece used in the side and head jambs of double hung windows to separate the upper sash from the lower sash.
Parapet Wall: A low wall around the perimeter of a roof deck.
Parge Coat: A thin application of plaster for coating a wall.
parapet wall (mur de parapet, m.) That part of an exterior wall, party wall, or fire wall extending above the roof line.
parging (crépi, m.) A coat of plaster or cement mortar applied to masonry or concrete walls.
Parapet - The upper part of a wall, usually extending higher beyond the top of the structural wall. Usually used for architectural or decorative effect or to hide areas protruding at the top of walls.
Parapet Wall - That part of any wall entirely above the roof.
Perlite - An aggregate used in lightweight insulating concrete and in preformed perlitic insulation boards, formed by heating and expanding siliceous volcanic glass.
Parapet: The part of a wall that extends above the roof line.
Partition: A wall that sub-divides spaces within any story of a building.
Parapet " The portion of an exterior wall that extends above the edge of a roof.
Parging " A thin layer of cement placed over masonry units.
Partition " A wall that subdivides spaces within any story of a building or room.
PARAPET Low wall at the edge of a roof, balcony, bridge or terrace.
PARTICLEBOARD A manufactured material formed by bonding together flakes of wood and pressing them into a dense sheet.
Parapet- A wall placed at the edge of a roof to prevent people from falling off.
Parting Trim -A trim board which separates one siding material from another
Partition- A wall that subdivides spaces within any story of a building or room.
PARAPET: Low wall or railing at the edge of a building or home's roof; it extends above the roof level.
PARGE COAT: Thin coat of cement mortar applied to a masonry wall for refinement or dampproofing.
PARAPET: Low wall or railing at the edge of a roof; it extends above the roof level.
PARGE COAT: Thin coat of cement mortar applied to a masonry wall for refinement or dampproofing.
Parapet - That portion of a vertical wall of a building which extends above the roof line or balcony floor.
Particleboard - A wood product made from wood chips bonded with resins under heat and pressure.
Parapet: A low wall or railing along the edge of a roof, balcony, bridge or terrace; constructed for protection, to control water, resulting from rain or artificial flooding or to insulate against sun's rays.
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Parapet Wall: perimeter wall, which extends above the roof.
Peel Strength: average force required to peel a membrane from the substrate to which it has been bonded.
Parapet Wall: That part of a perimeter wall that extends above the surface of the roof.
Pass: The term used to describe the application of one layer of Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF). The speed of a pass will determine foam thickness.
Parapet Wall
Extension of an exterior wall above and/or through the roof surface.
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Parapet
The region of an exterior wall that projects above the level of the roof.
Parapet Wall ...
PARAPET: a low wall or barrier at the edge of a balcony or roof.
PARGING: a surface coat of cement over masonry to help waterproof it.
Parapet - Low wall along the edge of a roof, balcony etc. , can be purely decorative.
Pier - A vertical column of brickwork or other material built into a wall, used to strengthen the wall at the ends and at intervals along it as appropriate.
Parapet A low wall or railing; usually around the edge of a roof.
Parge coat A thin coat of cement plaster applied to a masonry wall for refinement of the surface or for damp-proofing.
PARAPET WALL-The part of the sidewall of a structure which extends above the roof line.
PARGING-A coat of cement over block foundation walls, or a coat of plaster over stone or brick walls.
PARAPET WALL
The part of an exterior, party or firewall extending above the roof line; a wall which serves as a guard at the
edge of a balcony or roof.
PARGING
A coat of plaster or cement mortar applied to masonry or concrete walls.
Parapet
Low wall or railing along the edge of a balcony, roof, etc.
Particleboard
Compressed chipboard sheeting.
Party wall
An adjoining wall between two dwellings.
Patio
An area adjoining a house that is usually paved.
Wall and roof parapet
Projecting wooden roof beams (vigas) extending through walls
Canales for draining water from roof ...
Battlements A parapet with indentations or embrasures, with raised portions (merlons) between; also called crenellations. Bay A subdivision of the interior space of a building.
Parapet: A low wall or railing around the edge of a roof.
Particle Board: A composition board made of wood chips or particles bonded together with an adhesive under high pressure.
parapet In an exterior wall, the part entirely above the roof.
parging A rough coat of mortar applied over a masonry wall as protection or finish; may also serve as a base for an asphaltic waterproofing compound below grade.
pickets Panelling The covering of an interior surface with timber, usually as a series of sheets fixed between framing members, called wainscoting if limited to the lower part of the wall Parapet A wall built higher than the eaves line of a ...
parapetThat part of any wall rising entirely above the roof.penetrationAny object such as a pipe that goes through the roof membrane.pitch panA flanged, open bottomed metal container placed around ...
The purpose of the Fire Retardant Plywood was to eliminate parapet walls required between units. One indication that a building may have Fire Retardant Plywood is that the walls separating the unit are constructed with fire rated drywall.
Do you see rounded parapets (low walls) which project above the roofline?
Check the roofing material. Is it red tile?
Observe the shape of the building. Is there a square tower? Does it have a bell?
Examine the windows.
A horizontal slot, formed or cut in a parapet or other masonry wall, into which the top edge of counter-flashing can be inserted and anchored.
Scupper: An opening for drainage in a wall, curb or parapet. The drain in a downspout or flat roof, usually connected to the downspout.
Self-sealing shingles: Shingles containing factory-applied strips or spots of self-sealing adhesive.
COPING - A tile cap used to cover the top of a parapet wall or any regular masonry wall.
CONCRETE - A mixture of Portland cement, sand, gravel, and water used in building construction for foundation walls, floor slabs, footings, etc.
Coping: Protective capping on the top of a parapet or free standing wall
Corbel: Projecting brick or masonry courses; from Norman-French meaning 'crow' after carved stone projections used in medieval times to support roof trusses ...
Cornice: A horizontal projecting course on the exterior of a building, usually at the base of the parapet.
Exterior surfaces are often irregular with rounded corners and parapets around the top of the roof. Ornamental trim is often done with logs, copper or other earthen materials.
Horizontal areas such as the tops of parapet walls or chimneys are particularly vulnerable to water infiltration, and may require modifications to their original design, such as the addition of flashing to correct the problem.
Parapet - Low wall at the edge of a roof
Pebble Dash - Roughcast wall finish with stones bedded in rendered wall
Pilaster - Projecting part of a square column which is attached to wall ...
 See also: Roof, Building, Wall, Design, Walls
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