Carpentry

Carpentry

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

Industry: Construction

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blind stop

Construction; Carpentry

Any member installed at the exterior edge of a window's side and head jamb to serve as a stop for the top sash. Also forms a rabbet for storm sash, blinds, screens and shutters.

blue stain

Construction; Carpentry

In unseasoned lumber, a stain caused by fungal growth; does not affect strength of the wood. Also known as sapstain, as the fungus feeds on nutrients in the sap. Most common in pine and maple.

board

Construction; Carpentry

Lumber less than 2 inches thick.

blemish

Construction; Carpentry

Any scar, defect, or mark which detracts from the appearance of wood, or other materal.

bevel

Construction; Carpentry

An angle cut at other than a right angle, like the edge of a door or board.

bevel siding

Construction; Carpentry

Siding used as finish covering on a structure's exterior, typical made by re-sawing square, surfaced boards diagnollay to produce two wedge-shape pieces.