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Veneer: Extremely thin sheets of wood. Also a thin slice of wood or brick or stone covering a framed wall.

Brick Veneer: A vertical facing of brick laid against and fastened to sheathing of a framed wall or tile wall construction.

Bonding: A process to chemically etch the tooth's enamel to better attach (bond) composite filling material, veneers, or plastic/acrylic.

Historia: (pluralhistoriae): This Latin word gives us the modern word history, but the connection between the two terms is tenuous. Most modern readers think of a history or a historical treatise as a . . . View Full Definition

Machiavellian: As an adjective, the word refers generally to sneaky, ruthless, and deceitful behavior, especially in regard to a ruler obsessed with power who puts on a surface veneer of honor and trustwor . . . View Full Definition

TJI Or TJ: Manufactured structural building component resembling the letter 'I'. Used as floor joists and rafters. I-joists include two key parts: flanges and webs. The flange or from of the I joist ma . . . View Full Definition

Plywood: A panel (normally 4' X 8') of wood made of three or more layers of veneer, compressed and joined with glue, and usually laid with the grain of adjoining plies at right angles to give the she . . . View Full Definition

Brick Tie: A small, corrugated metal strip @ 1' X 6' - 8' long nailed to wall sheeting or studs. They are inserted into the grout mortar joint of the veneer brick, and holds the veneer wall to the shee . . . View Full Definition

Brick Ledge: Part of the foundation wall where brick (veneer) will rest.

Flagstone (Flagging Or Flags): Flat stones (1 to 4 inches thick) used for walks, steps, floors, and vertical veneer (in lieu of brick).