In stone work, débit refers to the cutting or division of stone into usable blocks, slabs, or pieces.
In stone work, débit refers to the cutting or division of stone into usable blocks, slabs, or pieces. Good débit respects the material’s bedding, grain, veining, fissures, and intended orientation so that the finished work uses the stone structurally and visually to advantage.
References
- Pliny the Elder, Natural History (where applicable).
- Pierre-Info Glossaire (for French stone terminology, where applicable).