wainscot: Surfacing on the lower part of an interior wall when finished differently from the remainder of the wall.

wall tie: A small metal strip or steel wire used to bind tiers of masonry in cavity-wall construction, or to bind brick veneer to the wood-frame wall in veneer construction.

weather strip: Strip of metal or fabric fastened along the edges of windows and doors to reduce drafts and heat loss.

 

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