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Carpentry
Of or relating to the art of making objects, buildings or furniture out of wood.
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bolster
Construction; Carpentry
A short, horizontal timber/steel beam on top of a column which supports/shortens the span between the beams/girders.
bottom plate
Construction; Carpentry
Sometimes called a sole plate this is the lowest horizontal framing member in any wall.
brace
Construction; Carpentry
An inclined piece of lumber placed against wall to temporarily stiffen the structure while framing is completed.
bridging
Construction; Carpentry
Small pieces of wood placed in an X-pattern between the floor joists to prevent them from twisting and squeaking.
butt joint
Construction; Carpentry
The junction between two ends of timber/members that meet in a square-cut joint.
cant strip
Construction; Carpentry
A triangular piece of wood used at the junction of a flat deck and wall which prevents the roof from cracking when it is applied over it.