parapet
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- ca ampit m
- de Brüstung f
- es antepecho m
- eu karel
- fr garde-corps m
- gl peitoril m
- it spalletta f
- pt parapeito m
parapet
Parapet
A parapet is a barrier that is an upward extension of a wall at the edge of a roof,[1] terrace, balcony, walkway or other structure. The word comes ultimately from the Italian parapetto (parare 'to cover/defend' and petto 'chest/breast'). Where extending above a roof, a parapet may simply be the portion of an exterior wall that continues above the edge line of the roof surface, or may be a continuation of a vertical feature beneath the roof such as a fire wall or party wall.[2] Parapets were originally used to defend buildings from military attack, but today they are primarily used as guard rails, to conceal rooftop equipment, reduce wind loads on the roof,[3] and to prevent the spread of fires.
