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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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Underlayment
Building materials; Lumber
Top layer of plywood (or other material) in a two-layer floor. Provides a smooth base for carpet, tile or sheet flooring.
Double pane window
Building materials; Lumber
Two panes of glass sealed at the edges to create dead air space. The sealed air acts as an insulator.
Dovetail joint
Building materials; Lumber
A method of joining wood at corners by the use of interlocking pins and tails.
Drain waste vent (DWV)
Building materials; Lumber
The section of a plumbing system that carries water and sewer gases out of a home.
Decking
Building materials; Lumber
The material installed over the supporting framing members to which the roofing material is applied.
Defect
Building materials; Lumber
An abnormality in a piece of lumber that lowers its strength and commercial value such as a cheque or knot.
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