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Framing

Construction by putting together the structural parts of a building.

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top plate
Construction; Framing

The top horizontal framing members of a framed wall (under the cap plate).

bressumer
Construction; Framing

English term for a beam supporting an upper wall of timber framing.

walking beams
Construction; Framing

Two parallel beams laid on the ground used to assist moving timbers with a pivoting action.

raising the frame
Construction; Framing

Erecting the bents and roof trusses and joining and pegging the other timbers to the frame.

miter
Construction; Framing

An angled cut, usually 45°. Unlike a compound miter cut, the board remains straight and is cut at 90°.

rafter feet
Construction; Framing

The lower ends of the rafters that are framed into the plate.

rearing the frame
Construction; Framing

English term equivalent to "Raisng The Frame. "

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