mészkvel
Mészkvel is a traditional Hungarian architectural term referring to the cavity between a wall and the exterior facade. It is a space located outside the building envelope, often above windows and doors, which has been used in Hungarian construction for centuries to improve building insulation and facilitate exterior maintenance.
This cavity typically ranges in width from 0.5 to 1 meter, and is usually accessed from the
Secondly, the mészkvel allows for the installation of exterior fixtures such as gutters, rainwater outlets, and
Mészkvel's have been widely adopted in Hungarian residential and commercial construction, particularly in the 19th and
It's worth noting that the mészkvel has also been incorporated into modern Hungarian building codes, with some