| Glossary Terms for the Letter A | ||
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| Absorption Percentage of moisture absorbed by weight after immersion in water. | ||
| Acid Etching Process of applying a solution of hydrochloric or muriatic acid and water to the exposed surface of cast stone in order to remove the cement film from the aggregates, achieving a fine-grained finish which simulates natural cut stone. | ||
| Anchor Metal device used for securing cast stone to a rigid structure. | ||
| Arch A basic architectural structure build over an opening that is supported from the sides only. The downward pressure it transformed into a lateral thrust. The shape is usually described by the interior outline: CircleTop, Elliptical, Gothic etc. | ||
| Architrave The bottom portion of an entablature bearing on the column capitals and supporting the frieze. | ||
| Area In Stone Legends' estimating, Area is used to break down a set of plans into logical groupings of products that can be used to identify units needed. It can be based on specific products: Windows, Balustrade, or Columns or on locations shown on the plans: Second Floor, Front Entry, or Guesthouse | ||
| Assembly Drawing A drawing that details most aspects of the installation with piece markings and final locations of stones. |