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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