Lumber

Lumber

Timber after it has been sawed and split into planks or other smaller components that can be used as building material.

Industry: Building materials

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ceiling joist

Building materials; Lumber

One of a series of parrallel framing members used to support ceiling loads and supported in turn by larger beams, girders, or bearing walls.

chair rail

Building materials; Lumber

A molding installed on a wall at a height that will protect the wall from damage due to the backs of chairs coming in contact with it. In modern times, used more for decoration than function.

channel

Building materials; Lumber

A patterned shiplapped siding that may be applied vertically or diagonally.

checks

Building materials; Lumber

Lengthwise splits in wood which may occur as wood is dried or seasoned. Typically occurs across the rings of annual growth.

bracing

Building materials; Lumber

1) In a stick built roof system, it is the W-shaped structural member which provides support to the roof rafter. 2) A piece of dimensional lumber or metal, used diagonally on the corner of a home.