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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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Surfaced 4 sides (S4S)
Building materials; Lumber
A board that has been milled on all 4 faces so that opposing faces are parallel to each other.
Stud framing
Building materials; Lumber
A building method that distributes structural loads to each of a series of relatively lightweight studs. Contrasts with post and beam.
Siding
Building materials; Lumber
The finish material of an exterior wall. Types include wood, aluminum, vinyl and hardboard.
Sill plate
Building materials; Lumber
Bottom horizontal member of an exterior wall frame which rests atop foundation, sometimes called mudsill. Also sole plate, bottom member of interor wall frame.
Setback
Building materials; Lumber
The distance a home must be built from property lines (this is dictated by local zoning ordinances).
