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Carpentry

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

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cove molding

Construction; Carpentry

Molding with a concave face used to finish interior corners.

cripple stud

Construction; Carpentry

Short studs placed between the header and top plate, or between a sill and sole plate.

cripples

Construction; Carpentry

Framing members that run vertically below and or above windows, doors, under headers, also known as jack studs, or trimmers.

crown

Construction; Carpentry

The bow or curve of a board when it is viewed on edge, as a general rule these framing members should be installed crown up.

crown molding

Construction; Carpentry

Molding used to cover any interior angle.

custom home

Construction; Carpentry

Normally a one of a kind single family dwelling, usually towards the higher end of the price range.

glaze

Construction; Carpentry

An oil based pigmented treatment which is applied between lacquer coats to accent or give a grained effect.

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