Veneer


Definition of "Veneer"

Keith Reaume
  Century 21 AAA North

Outside of a structure covering a lower quality or cheaper surface to make the structure look better. Examples of veneer exteriors are bricks covering concrete, or a thin surface layer of better quality wood covering lower quality wood.


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