shared walls
Duplex defining feature
Shared walls are walls that separate two adjoining properties or dwelling units, common in townhouses, duplexes, and apartment buildings.
The term appears frequently in real estate listings and homeowner association documents to indicate that a structure is attached rather than freestanding.
The condo has shared walls on both sides, so noise can be an issue.
Building codes often require shared walls to meet specific fire-resistance and soundproofing standards.
- rowhouseAdjoined urban dwelling unit
- soundproofingPreventing noise transmission
- property lineLegal land boundary
- partitionBarrier separating spaces
- thin wallsPoorly insulated partitions
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- terraced housingrow houses, townhouses, Victorian terraces, party walls, multi-story
- high-riseshigh-rise, highrise, elevator, balconies, floor number
- neighbor disputesfence disputes, property lines, noise complaints, barking dogs, loud music
shared wallsdetached
Apart or uninvolved
freestanding · detached housing · detached home · standalone · unattached