vãos

English translation: (masonry or rough) openings

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Portuguese term or phrase:vãos
English translation:(masonry or rough) openings
Entered by: Ward Whittaker

15:09 Dec 23, 2018
Portuguese to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Architecture / early 18th century portugues architecture
Portuguese term or phrase: vãos
In the context of the document, the word refers to both doorways and windows, specifically their vertical alignment and horizontal spacing with reference to the facade. I don't believe span is correct in this case. is there one single word in English that is appropriate here?


O alinhamento dos vãos é também vertical com a regularidade de 2|1|2 de cinco vãos no primeiro e segundo piso e dois vãos de maior dimensão a ladear a porta principal, no corpo principal.
Ward Whittaker
Brazil
Local time: 16:28
(masonry or rough) openings
Explanation:
http://www.nationwidewindow.com/windows/glossary/rough-openi...
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Most likely masonry, as you say 18th century Portuguese construction

https://www.builder-questions.com/construction-glossary/maso...
Definition of Masonry Opening (Mo) in Construction
The rough opening required in a masonry wall, which will allow the proper installation of a window or door unit. The masonry opening will be calculated to allow the necessary additional room for the adjustment and correct installation of the window or the door. Normally a shim space is allowed, both vertically and horizontally, to allow the installation of tapered shims to correctly position the window or door unit. The masonry opening sizes are important to coordinate the proper coursing of the masonry construction. Masonry units are standard sizes and the mortar joints remain standard also. With these known dimensions, the coursing of the masonry construction must be figured to allow the proper positioning of window and door openings. The proper masonry openings is vitally important to the proper coordination of the construction project as well as the coordination between the ordering of the windows and doors. Replacement windows and doors also require the identification of the proper masonry opening. Replacement windows and doors will be custom built to allow installation within existing openings in an existing structure. The MO is important and the proper coordination of these dimensions is paramount in the successful ordering and installation of new and replacement window and doors.
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Gilmar Fernandes
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Local time: 15:28
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Summary of answers provided
4 +3(masonry or rough) openings
Gilmar Fernandes
4openings..Window and door(way) openings
airmailrpl
3gaps
Alda Lima
3windows and doors
Douglas Bissell
3crawlspace
Mario Freitas


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vãos (in this specific architectural context)
gaps


Explanation:
Maybe gaps?

Alda Lima
Brazil
Local time: 16:28
Native speaker of: Native in PortuguesePortuguese
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vãos (in this specific architectural context)
(masonry or rough) openings


Explanation:
http://www.nationwidewindow.com/windows/glossary/rough-openi...
-----------------------
Most likely masonry, as you say 18th century Portuguese construction

https://www.builder-questions.com/construction-glossary/maso...
Definition of Masonry Opening (Mo) in Construction
The rough opening required in a masonry wall, which will allow the proper installation of a window or door unit. The masonry opening will be calculated to allow the necessary additional room for the adjustment and correct installation of the window or the door. Normally a shim space is allowed, both vertically and horizontally, to allow the installation of tapered shims to correctly position the window or door unit. The masonry opening sizes are important to coordinate the proper coursing of the masonry construction. Masonry units are standard sizes and the mortar joints remain standard also. With these known dimensions, the coursing of the masonry construction must be figured to allow the proper positioning of window and door openings. The proper masonry openings is vitally important to the proper coordination of the construction project as well as the coordination between the ordering of the windows and doors. Replacement windows and doors also require the identification of the proper masonry opening. Replacement windows and doors will be custom built to allow installation within existing openings in an existing structure. The MO is important and the proper coordination of these dimensions is paramount in the successful ordering and installation of new and replacement window and doors.

Gilmar Fernandes
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Native speaker of: Native in PortuguesePortuguese, Native in EnglishEnglish
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Cheers. Thanks Gilmar.

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agree  Maria Teresa Borges de Almeida
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  -> Obrigado, Teresa. Boas Festas!!

agree  Margarida Ataide
1 hr
  -> Obrigado, Margarida. Boas Festas!!

agree  T o b i a s
2 days 33 mins
  -> Thanks Toby :)
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vãos (in this specific architectural context)
windows and doors


Explanation:
Why complicate life? Call it as it is.

Douglas Bissell
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vãos (in this specific architectural context)
crawlspace


Explanation:
https://www.google.com.br/search?q=crawlspace&um=1&client=fi...

Mario Freitas
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openings..Window and door(way) openings


Explanation:
vãos => Window and door(way) openings

Openings and the façade | Vision, connection, architecture — Internorm
www.internorm-architecture.com/en/.../openings-and-the-faca...
Openings structure and define a building and give it a "face". Symmetrically designed perforated façades give the structure a sense of calm, a clear grid of ...
[PDF]4. Windows and Doors
https://westmount.org/wp-content/.../4-Windows_and_Doors.pdf
doors that help define the architectural character of an existing building and .... Window and door openings should be of similar size and proportion. 4.3.2 Style

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