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Framing
Construction by putting together the structural parts of a building.
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Framing
top plate
Construction; Framing
The top horizontal framing members of a framed wall (under the cap plate).
walking beams
Construction; Framing
Two parallel beams laid on the ground used to assist moving timbers with a pivoting action.
raising the frame
Construction; Framing
Erecting the bents and roof trusses and joining and pegging the other timbers to the frame.
miter
Construction; Framing
An angled cut, usually 45°. Unlike a compound miter cut, the board remains straight and is cut at 90°.
