Architectionary: wainscoting

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Last edited on 2006-06-06 09:35:38 by MicroZeta

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any panelling on the interior side of a wall, starting from the floor and typically ending at around 36" [[AFF]]. Traditionally, it was used to cover up (although not protect against, or prevent) rising damp from walls that lacked proper moisture protection. However, with the advent of various [[flashing]] and protection techniques, wainscoting no longer became necessary, and is now used as an aesthetic effect.

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any panelling on the interior side of a wall, starting from the floor and typically ending at around 36" [AFF]. Traditionally, it was used to cover up (although not protect against, or prevent) rising damp from walls that lacked proper moisture protection. However, with the advent of various [[flashing]] and protection techniques, wainscoting no longer became necessary, and is now used as an aesthetic effect.

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The oldest known version of this page was created on 2006-06-06 09:35:24 by MicroZeta