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Framing

Construction by putting together the structural parts of a building.

Contributors in Framing

Framing

joists

Construction; Framing

Small, parallel timbers that complete the floor frame.

rip saw

Construction; Framing

Saw designed to cut parallel to grain.

plywood

Construction; Framing

A piece of wood made with layers of wood veneer laminated together with glue.

rough opening

Construction; Framing

The framed opening, slightly larger than the actual window, door, or access portal (i.e. stairway opening, attic access etc.), that replaces studs or joists where a window, door, stairway, skylight, ...

anchor beam

Construction; Framing

Major tying beam. Joined to post with shouldered through-tenon, wedged from the opposite side.

rack

Construction; Framing

The action of straining or winching a frame to bring it into square or plumb.

joinery

Construction; Framing

The art or craft of connecting timbers using wood working joints.

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