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Lumber
Timber after it has been sawed and split into planks or other smaller components that can be used as building material.
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arch
Building materials; Lumber
A curved structure resting on supports at each end that supports loads primarily in compression
discoloration
Building materials; Lumber
Change in the color of wood caused by fungal or chemical stains, weathering, or heat treatment.
straight grain
Building materials; Lumber
Lumber in which the fibers and other longitudinal elements run parallel to the axis of a piece.
timber
Building materials; Lumber
A general term for natural or sawn wood in a form suitable for building or structural purposes.
air-dried lumber
Building materials; Lumber
Lumber dried by exposure to air in a yard or shed, without artificial heat (also see seasoning).
pile
Building materials; Lumber
A structural lumber driven deep into soil or rock to provide a secure foundation for structures.
stud
Building materials; Lumber
One of a series of vertical framing timbers used as a supporting element in a wall or partition.
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