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What is a lap in the context of building construction?
The lap is the horizontal distance between the vertical joints of a brick course.
What is a closer used for in bricklaying?
A closer is the portion of bricks with a cut made longitudinally, and is used to close up the bond at the end of a course, preventing the joints of courses from aligning vertically.
What is a queen closer in bricklaying?
A queen closer is the portion of a brick obtained by cutting a brick lengthwise into two portions, making it half as wide as a full brick.
What is a king closer in bricklaying?
A king closer is the portion of a brick which is cut so that the width of one end is half that of a full brick, while the width at the other end is equal to the full width.
What is an external angle on the face of a wall commonly known as?
An external angle on the face of a wall is generally known as a right angle.
Test your knowledge of building design and construction terminology with this quiz! From "quoin" to "closer," this quiz will challenge your understanding of key terms used in the construction industry.
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