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Carpentry
Of or relating to the art of making objects, buildings or furniture out of wood.
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strike plate
Construction; Carpentry
Metal plate fastned to or mortised into face of door frame side jamb for receiving the lock bolt or latch when the door is shut.
steel frame construction
Construction; Carpentry
Type of construction in whch structural members are made of steel or depend on a steel frame for support.
stepped footing
Construction; Carpentry
Foundation footing that changes grade levels at intervals to allow for a sloped site.
rake
Construction; Carpentry
(1) pitch or angle. (2) trim member running parallel to the roof slope, forms the finish between the roof and wall at a gable end.
rail
Construction; Carpentry
Horizontal or cross members of a sash, door, blind or other framework assembly.
radiant heat
Construction; Carpentry
Refers usually to form of heating system where the heating element is installed under the finish flooring.
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