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APPURTENANT FEATURES OF THIS <br />HOUSE INCLUDE THE PORTICO, <br />BALUSTRADE, PORCH RAILING, AND <br />URNS <br />ARCH <br />ASBESTOS ROOF SHINGLES <br />ASHLAR MASONRY <br />M11150-11MUM <br />ELM <br />Alteration — construction in a building which may <br />change the structural parts, mechanical <br />equipment, or location of openings but does not <br />increase the overall area dimensions of the <br />building. <br />Anchor — a device such as a metal rod, wire, or <br />strap for affixing one object to another, such as <br />specially formed metal connectors used to fasten <br />together timbers, masonry, trusses, etc. <br />Appurtenant features — accessories which <br />define the design of a building or property. These <br />include porches, railings, columns, shutters, <br />steps, fences, attic vents, sidewalks, driveways, <br />garages, carports, outbuildings, gazebos, arbors, <br />ponds, and pools. <br />Arcade — a line of counterthrusting arches raised <br />on columns or piers; a covered walk with a line of <br />arches along one or both sides. <br />Arch — a curved opening in a wall, usually <br />constructed of stone or brick, as in the top of a <br />window opening. <br />Asbestos shingle — a dense, rigid roofing <br />shingle containing a high percentage of asbestos <br />fiber (a noncombustible, flexible fiber able to <br />withstand high temperatures) bonded with <br />Portland cement, known for distinctive patterns. <br />Ashlar masonry — masonry Composed of <br />rectangular units of stone, generally larger in size <br />than brick and having sawn, dressed, or squared <br />sides laid in mortar. <br />Attic — a low story or wall above the main <br />buildings, immediately below the roof. <br />Design Standards for the City of Paris, Texas 1 4 <br />