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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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Retaining wall

Building materials; Lumber

A structure that holds back a slope and prevents errosion.

Running foot

Building materials; Lumber

A running foot is the equivalent of a 12" length of material regardless of width. Basically the same as "lineal foot. "

R-value

Building materials; Lumber

A measure of the resistance an insulation material offers to heat transfer. The higher the R-Value, the more effective the insulation.

Saddle

Building materials; Lumber

The plate at the bottom of some (usually exterior) door openings. Sometimes called a threshold.

Sash

Building materials; Lumber

The openable part of a window. Consisting of a frame and one or more panes of glass.

Selects

Building materials; Lumber

In softwood, lumber which has been graded strictly for its appearance. In hardwood, lumber which is one grade below first and second.

Rough sill

Building materials; Lumber

The framing member at the bottom of a rough opening for a window. It is attached to the cripple studs below the rough opening.

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