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This the Stone Terms dictionary. You may find the meanings of some stone related words and phrases.
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Undercut : cut so as to present an overhanging part.
V
Vein cut : cutting quarried marble or stone perpendicular to the natural bedding plane.
Veining : coloured markings in limestone, marble, alabaster, etc.
Veneer : a non-load bearing facing of stone attached to a backing for the purpose of ornamentation, protection or insulation. Veneer shall support no vertical load other than its own weight and possibly the vertical dead load of veneer above.
Veneer stone : a non-loadbearing facing of stone attached to a backing for the purpose of ornamentation, protection or insulation. Veneer shall support no vertical load other than its own weight and possibly the vertical dead load of veneer above.
Venting : a method used to allow air and moisture to escape to the outside from the wall cavity (see cavity vent).
Verde antique : a marble composed chiefly of massive serpentine and capable of being polished. It is commonly crossed by veinlets of other minerals, chiefly carbonates of calcium and magnesium.
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