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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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On centre (OC)
Building materials; Lumber
The distance from the centre of one regularly spaced framing member to the next. Studs and joists are commonly 16 or 24 inches OC.
Newel post
Building materials; Lumber
A post at the bottom, landing or top of a staircase to which the handrail is secured.
Mortise
Building materials; Lumber
A hole, slot, groove, or other recess into which another element fits. Most hinges, for example, are mortised so they lie flush.
Mortise and tenon joint
Building materials; Lumber
A joinery technique where the tenon from one board fits into the mortise of another.
Mortar
Building materials; Lumber
The bonding agent between bricks, blocks or other masonry units. Consists of water, sand and cement, but not gravel.
Mitre
Building materials; Lumber
A joint formed by beveling the edges or ends of two pieces at 45-degree angles, then fitting them together to make a 90 degree angle.
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