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Borers

(insects) Insects that bore into trees and cause damage that may cause the tree to be unusable for lumber.

Briar roof material

A trade name of a modified bitumen roof originally manufactured in Germany.
Brick Tie

Brick Tie

Metal tie made from a corrosion resistant material such as galvanized stee or stainless steel secured to the structure of the building and embedded in masonry veneer.  In our area ties are normally fabricated with a 22-gage x 7/8″ corrugated steel strap nailed...

Broomed finish

The finish applied to a concrete surface that is obtained by brushing the concrete surface with a broom prior to the concrete curing.

Build-up

The term used when something accumulates to an undesirable or excessive amount. Example is the accumulation of ice on a roadway.