Wainscot or wainscoting (pronounced /ˈweɪnskɔtiŋ/ in American English, /ˈweɪnskɒtɪŋ/ in British English) is wooden or other paneling applied to the lower 1.2 to 1.5 m of an interior wall, below the dado rail or chair rail and above the skirting board or baseboard. It is traditionally constructed from tongue-and-groove boards, though beadboard or decorative panels (such as a wooden door might have) are also common. Wainscoting may also refer to other materials used in a similar fashion.
Its original purpose was to cover the lower part of walls which, in houses constructed with poor or nonexistent damp-proof courses, are often affected by rising dampness. Though some countries may impose building regulations for adequate damp-proofing, its purpose is now generally decorative.
2006-07-30 06:12:23
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answered by tg 4
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Wainscotting
2006-07-30 06:14:07
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answered by beachpud 2
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Wainscotting
2006-07-30 06:12:01
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answered by Anonymous
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if the wood has little panels about 1inch thick and then little rounded panels like less than 1 cm thick, it's called Bead Board or it is also referred to as Wainscotting.
2006-07-30 06:12:18
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answered by Anonymous
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Wainscoating!
2006-07-30 06:11:17
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answered by Wounded duckmate 6
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They are Chinese algae eaters although they do not eat algae but just a habit.
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answered by Anonymous
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wainscot
2006-07-30 06:11:50
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answered by aussie 6
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