Jamb

Jamb

The side of a doorway, door frame or window.

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jamb

Building materials; Lumber

The vertical member at the side of a window or doorframe. Also refers to the horizontal member at the top of the window or doorframe, as in head jamb, window jamb and doorjamb.

jambs

Building materials; Lumber

The top and sides of a door, window or other opening. Includes studs as well as the frame and trim.

jambs

Art history; Visual arts

The vertical posts of a doorway or window frame; used as well of the walls that slant towards a doorway. In the portals of gothic cathedrals the jambs are sculptures. At chartres ...

jamb

Construction; Carpentry

The top and two sides in a window or door frame that contact the sash or door. The word "jamb" comes from the french "jambe", meaning "leg".

jamb

Construction; Windows

The vertical members at the side of the window or door frame.

jamb

Construction; Flooring

The side of a doorway, door frame or window.

cistern

Construction; Architecture; Building/real property; Carpentry; Demolition/excavation

water recipient like a well or a tank

quicksand

Construction; Flooring

A bed of loose sand that is mixed with water. This mixture forms a soft, shifting mass that swallows objects resting on its surface.

mitered corners

Construction; Flooring

Usually, a 45 degree angle cut in the laminate to create custom borders and insets. These cuts require that a new groove be cut and a spline inserted prior to final installation.

mixed media

Construction; Flooring

A wood floor that is predominately of wood, but also incorporates other materials, such as slate, stone, ceramic, marble or metal.

mineral spirits

Construction; Flooring

A solvent product used as a thinner and/or cleaner.

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Construction; Flooring

a.) A general term used to describe discoloring in hardwoods. The discoloring ranges from greenish brown to black and has a high mineral content; also called mineral stain. b.) ...

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