Glossary Terms for the Letter S View the Entire Glossary A  | B  | C  | D  | E  | F  | G  | H  | I  | J  | K  | L  | M  | P  | Q  | R  | S  | T  | U  | V  | W Sample The specimen submitted to represent the color and texture of cast stone. This specimen dictates the general range of the color and texture of production pieces. Setting The masons process of installing and anchoring cast stone. Setting Bed Surface space allotted for mortar joints between masonry units. The materials used for the structure in question determine the minimum setting bed dimensions. Setting Pad Non-corrosive pads used to set cast stone on in order to prevent the bed joint from compressing at the time of setting. Shop Drawings The drawing submitted for approval showing control dimensions, elevation, plan views and any necessary Unit cross sections. Soffit The exposed underside portion of an entry or other Unit. Spring Line Point in a unit at which a straight element transitions into a radiused element. Where multiple radii are employed, the transition between each radiused element is referred to as a spring line. Surround Decorative stone casing to go around an opening, such as a door or window. Surround Units can be many shapes and virtually any size. See Chapter 4: Opening Surrounds for more information.