Carpentry

Carpentry

Of or relating to the art of making objects, buildings or furniture out of wood.

Industry: Construction

Add a new term

Contributors in Carpentry

Become a Contributors

Carpentry

flashing

Construction; Carpentry

Thin continuous pieces of sheet metal or other impervious material used in roof or wall construction to prevent the passage of water into a structure from an angle or joint.

fire wall

Construction; Carpentry

A wall subdividing a building which is intended to restrict the spread of fire.

fire stop

Construction; Carpentry

A stop or block used in a building's wall in between studs in order to prevent the spread of smoke and fire through air spaces.

finial

Construction; Carpentry

The decorative ornamental shape at the end of staircase newels. Often a ball or spike shaped ornament.

finish carpentry

Construction; Carpentry

Detail woodwork that is visible when construction is completed; includes molding, door and window frames, base trim, chair rails, cabinets and flooring.

Stage of the drying or wetting of wood at which the fiber cell walls are saturated and cell cavities are free of water. Assumed to be 30 percent moisture content, based on oven dry weight. Shrinkage ...

finishing nail

Construction; Carpentry

Thin nail used in trim and moldings or other places where nail holes must be small. Has a small, semi-spherical head that is intended to be unobtrusive and can be easily covered with putty. The ...