balloon framing — noun see balloon frame … Useful english dictionary
balloon framing — construction method in which wooden studs extend the full height of the structure and attached directly to the horizontal roof beams … English contemporary dictionary
balloon framing — In architecture, a system of light timber frame construction in which uprights or studs extend the full height of the frame and horizontal structural members are nailed to them … Glossary of Art Terms
Framing (construction) — Framing, in construction known as light frame construction, is a building technique based around structural members, usually called studs, which provide a stable frame to which interior and exterior wall coverings are attached, and covered by a… … Wikipedia
Balloon (disambiguation) — A balloon is a flexible bag normally filled with a gas, which may be used as a toy, or as an aircraft, or for other purposes.The following articles address alternative uses of the term.* Ballooning (spider), the practice of some species of spider … Wikipedia
balloon frame — noun also balloon framing 1. : a frame for a building constructed of small members nailed together instead of heavy timbers joined by mortises and tenons compare braced frame 2. : construction utilizing the balloon frame * * * a wooden building… … Useful english dictionary
balloon flight — ▪ aviation Introduction passage through the air of a balloon that contains a buoyant gas, such as helium or heated air, for which reason it is also known as lighter than air free flight. Unmanned balloons have been used to carry meteorological… … Universalium
Timber framing — (German: Fachwerk literally framework ), or half timbering, and in North America Post and Beam construction is the method of creating structures using heavy squared off and carefully fitted and joined timbers with joints secured by large wooden… … Wikipedia
Union Army Balloon Corps — Infobox Military Unit unit name= Union Army Balloon Corps caption= Woodblock sketch of Lowe s balloon with McClellan s Army of the Potomac as depicted in Harper s Weekly . dates= October 1861 August 1863 country= United States allegiance= Union… … Wikipedia
building construction — Techniques and industry involved in the assembly and erection of structures. Early humans built primarily for shelter, using simple methods. Building materials came from the land, and fabrication was dictated by the limits of the materials and… … Universalium
