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The art, trade, or work of building.

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net floor area

Construction; Carpentry

Gross floor area, minus the area taken up by partitions, stairs, columns and various floor openings.

newel

Construction; Carpentry

The upright post about which the steps of a circular staircase wind. Also the main post at the start of any stairs, also the stiffening post at a stair landing.

nail punch

Construction; Carpentry

Hand tool consisting of a metal rod with a tapered head, used for setting nail heads below the surface of wood.

nail head

Construction; Carpentry

Flat, enlarged top part of the nail that is struck by the hammer.

muntin

Construction; Carpentry

Vertical member in between adjacent panels in panel work. Also refers to the horizontal or vertical sashbars between panes of glass in a window.

nail

Construction; Carpentry

A pin-shaped, sharp object of hard metal or alloy steel, used as a strong fastener. Nails for specialized purposes may often be dipped or coated to prevent corrosion in harsh ...