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Materials & Specificationsaka: brick veneeraka: wood veneeraka: masonry veneer

Veneer

In Plain English

A thin layer of quality material applied over a less expensive base to provide appearance or protection.

Definition

Veneer in construction refers to a thin layer of high-quality material applied over a substrate to provide appearance, durability, or weather resistance without the cost of solid material. Brick veneer is a single-wythe facing applied over a structural backup wall. Wood veneer is thin sliced or rotary-cut wood applied to panels for appearance.

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