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The art, trade, or work of building.

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head jamb
Construction; Carpentry

The horizontal member at the top of a door frame or window frame.

hardwood
Construction; Carpentry

Wood from non-monocot angiosperm trees. Hardwood is of higher density and hardness than softwood, although there is large variations in actual wood hardness in both groups, with ...

hardness
Construction; Carpentry

A wood's resistance to scratching, denting, cutting, pressure or wear.

hardboard
Construction; Carpentry

manufactured board made with compressed particles of wood formed together. One side of the board smooth with the other side rough. Hardboard in sheet form is often used and ...

gusset
Construction; Carpentry

Plate of wood or metal attached to framing corners or intersections for adding strength and stiffness.

gutter
Construction; Carpentry

The narrow channel which collects rainwater from the roof of a building and diverts it away from the structure, typically into a drain.

ground
Construction; Carpentry

Wood strip that assists plasterers in making a wall straight. Also provides a place to nail room finish work to.

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