beleczki

Beleczki are slender, rectangular pieces of material used as small beams or battens in construction, carpentry, and decorative arts. The term denotes a diminutive form of belka (beam), signaling a smaller or lighter supporting element. While traditionally wooden, beleczki can also be made of metal, plastic, or composite materials, and they vary in cross-section and length.

In construction and interior work, beleczki function as battens or laths, providing backing for plaster or siding, acting as spacers to level surfaces, or forming lightweight framing. They may be mounted horizontally, vertically, or in patterns to create screens, slatted façades, or ceiling coves. In fencing, beleczki are used as vertical or horizontal slats that combine privacy with airflow.

In furniture and design, beleczki appear as slats in bed frames and headboards, as grille elements in doors or shutters, or as decorative partitions and room dividers. They can also be employed to create lattice patterns, shading devices, or texture on flat surfaces.

Regional usage varies: beleczki is a general term whose exact meaning depends on context. In some contexts it is nearly synonymous with listewki (strips) or listwy, while in others it specifically refers to structural battens. The word does not imply a fixed standard size, but a class of slender, elongated elements.