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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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Joist
Building materials; Lumber
A parallel, horizontal framing members that support floor or ceiling loads. Joists may be made from wood, steel or concrete.
Ridge board
Building materials; Lumber
The topmost beam at the peak of a roof to which the rafters tie.
Rise
Building materials; Lumber
The vertical distance from one point to another above it; a measurement you need in planning a stairway or ramp.
Post and beam
Building materials; Lumber
A basic building method that uses just a few hefty posts and beams to support an entire structure. Contrasts with stud framing.
Primer
Building materials; Lumber
A first coating formulated to seal raw surfaces and hold succeeding finish coats.
Plywood
Building materials; Lumber
A building panel made by glueing together thin layers of wood. Alternating grain directions from one layer to the next adds strength.
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
Building materials; Lumber
A type of plastic pipe that's suitable for cold water, but not hot.
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