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Carpentry
Of or relating to the art of making objects, buildings or furniture out of wood.
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face
Construction; Carpentry
A piece of lumber's wide surface; also refers to the wide surface showing the better quality or appearance.
facade
Construction; Carpentry
Generally one side of the exterior of a building, especially the front, but also sometimes the sides and rear. The word comes from the french language, literally meaning "frontage" or "face"
exterior glue
Construction; Carpentry
Type of adhesive that is completely waterproof used for outdoor applications, such as roofing.
exudates
Construction; Carpentry
Secretions on the surface of lumber, such as gum, resin or oils. Can adversely affect bondibility or machinability of the piece.
expansion joint
Construction; Carpentry
Strip of bituminous fiber for separating concrete blocks in order to prevent cracking due to temperature change induced shrinkage or expansion.
exotic wood
Construction; Carpentry
Generally refers to any wood not grown local to the region. Alos can refer to rare indigenous woods.
escutcheon
Construction; Carpentry
On a door, any architectural item that surrounds a keyhole or lock cylinder. Escutcheons help to protect a lock cylinder from drilling or snapping, and the surrounding area from wear.
