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Carpentry
Of or relating to the art of making objects, buildings or furniture out of wood.
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joist hangers
Construction; Carpentry
Metal brackets which hold joist ends. Hangers are often easier than toenailing joists.
journeyman
Construction; Carpentry
Traditionally a carpentry term used to describe a carpenter who has completed their apprenticeship in the local union, but also anyone who has many years experience and is considered to have paid ...
king rafter
Construction; Carpentry
Carpentry term used to describe a common rafter when it is placed on the end of the ridge board to set the ridge to the proper length in a hip roof configuration. It is the same size as a common ...
king stud
Construction; Carpentry
In carpentry terms usually the stud running from top to bottom plate on either side of a window or door.
landing
Construction; Carpentry
In carpentry terms platform between two flights of stairs to allow for a change of direction.
layout
Construction; Carpentry
The marking of where different framing members are located on wall plates, sill plates, ridge boards etc. this is sometimes called detailing.
ledger board/strip
Construction; Carpentry
A strip of lumber nailed to a beam, girder, or rim joist on which the floor joists rest.
