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Landing
A platform at the beginning and ending of a stair. Where a stair has a long run, an intermediate landing may be required.
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Landing
A platform at the beginning and ending of a stair. Where a stair has a long run, an intermediate landing may be required.
Lath
Metal, wood, or special wall boards attached to the framing to create a base for plastering or tile.
Level
Perfectly horizontal.
Lien
A legal claim on another’s property as security for the payment of a debt.
Live loads
Loads that are movable and are not always present. These include the weight of the occupants, furnishings, and snow loads on the roofs.
Loader
See Bulldozer.
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