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Carpentry
Of or relating to the art of making objects, buildings or furniture out of wood.
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terra cotta
Construction; Carpentry
Hard fired clay, either glazed or unglazed, molded into ornamental elements, wall cladding and roof tiles.
termite shield
Construction; Carpentry
A shield, typically made from sheet metal, placed on or in a foundation wall, or surrounding pipes to prevent termites from penetrating a structure.
tail beam
Construction; Carpentry
Short beam or joist supported by a header on one end and a wall on the other.
surfaced lumber
Construction; Carpentry
Lumber that has been dressed or finished by a planer machine.
swag
Construction; Carpentry
A carved ornament in the form of a draped cloth or a festoon of fruit or flowers.
strongback
Construction; Carpentry
Wooden support shaped like an l, attached to top of ceiling joists for strength, spacing and leveling.
stucco
Construction; Carpentry
A coating for exterior walls made from portland cement, lime, sand, and water.
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