Building materials

Building materials

Any material used for or during the construction of buildings.

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furring strip

Building materials; Lumber

Also called furr strips, they are often used on the interior of block or concrete walls. Furring strips can be made from either metal or wood. They are fastened to the walls, ...

frost line

Building materials; Lumber

The depth to which the ground freezes below the surface. This varies from region to region and determines how deep footings must be.

frieze board

Building materials; Lumber

A horizontal trim piece installed at the top of the exterior wall, covering the joint between the soffit and the exterior wall. The frieze board is often ornately decorated.

framing lumber

Building materials; Lumber

Includes the grades intended for structural applications in both conventional and pre-engineered framing systems.

footing

Building materials; Lumber

Base upon which the structure will stand; it rests on the soil. A footing ultimately supports all of the weight of the structure. It is a structural part.