Carpentry

Carpentry

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

Industry: Construction

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scantling

Construction; Carpentry

Refers to lumber with cross section of between 2 by 4 inches and 4 by 4 inches.

scaffold

Construction; Carpentry

Temporary platform or other structure for supporting workers, materials and equipment during construction or renovation.

scale

Construction; Carpentry

Term specifying the ratio of a reduced or enlarged size drawing. An elevation drawing in which every 1/4 inch represents one inch, for example, would be a 1/4 scale drawing.

sash

Construction; Carpentry

The secondary part of a window which holds the glazing in place; may be operable or fixed; usually constructed of horizontal and vertical members; sash may be subdivided with muntins.