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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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Burl
Building materials; Lumber
A wart-like growth or bump on the trunk of a tree that when cut into veneer produces a speckled pattern. Burled walnut, maple and rosewood veneers are especially prized by woodworkers.
Butt joint
Building materials; Lumber
A woodworking joint where the edges of two boards are placed against each other.
Buttress
Building materials; Lumber
The broad base of a tree trunk that provides the strength for a tree to support its own weight.
Camber
Building materials; Lumber
The curvature built into a beam to prevent it from appearing to sag under a loaded condition.
Dampproofing
Building materials; Lumber
The coating applied to the exterior of a foundation wall with a waterproofing material such as foundation coating.
Dead load
Building materials; Lumber
A permanent load consisting of all building parts and built-in fixtures that will be supported by a structural part.
Deciduous
Building materials; Lumber
Trees are classified as deciduous if they shed their leaves annually. Typically these trees are of the hardwood variety however some softwood varieties also drop their needles annually.
