Interesting facts | Technical terms
Roof cornice
A roof cornice is an upper cornice that closes off the building. It is often self-supporting and has decorative elements such as squares, round bars or pear-shaped bars. Cornices can be decorated with recommended beam heads, also known as console friezes or dentil sections.
Gable cornice
A gable cornice is a cornice that accompanies the sloping legs of a gable. Together they form a triangular shape called a ‘gable triangle’. The term ‘sloping cornice’ is also used in connection with ancient architecture.
Pediment base cornice
A gable base cornice is a horizontal lower cornice at the gable base and forms the end of the plinth at the lower edge. This is selected and finished to match the cornice. It separates the cornice from the rest of the structure.
Belt cornice
A belt cornice is a facade cornice that is located in a niche. It can be located at the level of the ceiling of the inner wooden beams and cover their supports. They give the facade a striking and unusual ambience.
Window surround
A window surround, also known as a window frame, is the side and top frame of a window opening. It can be applied to the facade in any shape, for example round or square.
Door surrounds
A door frame, also known as a surround, is the side and top frame of a door opening. It can be simple or very complex and is often chosen to match the window surrounds.
Roofing
A canopy is a projecting element in the form of a cornice or pediment above an opening in a wall, door or window. A canopy can be used for both protective and decorative purposes.
Column cladding
Column cladding is primarily used where existing vertical beams are to be visually enhanced at a later date. At the same time, half-columns placed in front of the facade can set decorative accents and give your building its own style.
Window sill cornice
A window sill cornice is a cornice that runs horizontally with the railing of a row of windows. It is used as a decorative ornamental element. It also divides the exterior wall into individual sections and changes its appearance and appearance.
Window sill
A window sill is usually made of natural or artificial stone or sheet metal. To give it even more character, a cornice profile is placed underneath the window sill to match the moulding profiles in the facade design.
Boss profiles
An ashlar profile divides entire storeys horizontally and can be incorporated into the facade insulation layer. This gives the external facade a decorative and attractive appearance.
Base plates
A skirting board serves as a connection between the floor (tiles) and the wall and is installed vertically on the wall. Concrete or steel construction elements are also referred to as skirting boards and are installed vertically.
Facade structures
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