Meaning of picture framing | Babel Free

Definitions

1. The act of setting a painting, photograph, etc. in a frame.
   uncountable, usually
2. The materials needed to construct a picture frame.
   archaic, uncountable, usually
3. A square or rectangular pattern of ridges in a roof membrane or covering over insulation or deck joints.
   uncountable, usually

Examples

“When ridges occur along both longitudinal and transverse joints, outlining the insulation boards, the pattern formed is known as "picture framing"”

“The staggered grid pattern is sometimes called "picture framing," a phenomenon generally limited to smooth-surfaced membranes with asbestos felts”

“When they also appear above the transverse insulation-board joints, the pattern is called picture framing”

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