Building materials

Building materials

Any material used for or during the construction of buildings.

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ceiling joist

Building materials; Lumber

One of a series of parrallel framing members used to support ceiling loads and supported in turn by larger beams, girders, or bearing walls.

chair rail

Building materials; Lumber

A molding installed on a wall at a height that will protect the wall from damage due to the backs of chairs coming in contact with it. In modern times, used more for decoration ...

channel

Building materials; Lumber

A patterned shiplapped siding that may be applied vertically or diagonally.

checks

Building materials; Lumber

Lengthwise splits in wood which may occur as wood is dried or seasoned. Typically occurs across the rings of annual growth.

bracing

Building materials; Lumber

1) In a stick built roof system, it is the W-shaped structural member which provides support to the roof rafter. 2) A piece of dimensional lumber or metal, used diagonally on the ...