The external, non-structural material that protects the structural wall or frame from the weather. A row of windows located near the top of the wall of a nave or room or other space. Any activity undertaken to protect, preserve, or enhance the heritage value of heritage property or an area. A recessed decorative panel in a ceiling, vault , or dome. When used structurally it is usually reinforced by being poured around steel rods or mesh to give it tensile strength as well.
Concrete blocks are precast and used as building blocks.
Last updated 31 August 1998. This digital collection was produced under contract to the SchoolNet Digital Collections Program , Industry Canada. Produced by Schoolnet Digital Collections Team . Content provided by BC Heritage Trust and Heritage Branch , Province of British Columbia.