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CBC Vocabulary 4
yet even more important terms for Carpentry & Building Construction
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12th Grade
03/14/2012

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alcove
Definition

a recessed area of a room

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apex
Definition
the vertex or highest point
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accessibility
Definition
the degree to which a certain building or site allows access to persons with disabilities
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bat
Definition
half of a brick; used to complete a wall course bond
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batt
Definition

a section of fiberglass or rock-wool insulation

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building codes
Definition
ordinances for safety purposes that govern the manner in which a structure is constructed or modified; codes can be national, statewide, or local. Local codes supersede other codes
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cantilever
Definition

a beam or beams that projects beyond its support

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caulk
Definition
a variety of compounds used to seal seams and joints
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cementboard
Definition
sometimes called cement backer board or a glass mesh mortar unit; made specifically for use under ceramic tile
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Cubic Feet per Minute (CFM)
Definition
the amount of air a blower or fan is capable of moving
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chalk line
Definition

an encased reel of string coated with colored chalk; used to mark straight lines

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circuit breaker
Definition
a safety switch designed to automatically shut off electrical current to avoid a circuit overload
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conduit
Definition

metal pipes encased over electrical wiring to protect it in exposed settings

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coping (cement finishing)
Definition

a rounded or beveled cap located at the top of a wall so water will run off

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coping saw
Definition

a saw with a very narrow blade stretched across a U-shaped frame, used for cutting curves in wood

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corner bead
Definition

lightweight, perforated metal angle used to reinforce outside corners in drywall construction

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courses
Definition
parallel layers of building materials; bricks, shingles, siding, etc
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counterbore
Definition

a pre-drilled pilot hole with a larger hole drilled in the center to allow screw heads to rest flush or just below the surface

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eaves
Definition

the lower edge of a roof that projects away from the wall

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elbow
Definition

a plumbing or electrical fitting that allows you to change direction in lengths of pipe or conduit

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expansion joint
Definition
flexible material between two surfaces, allowing joints differing rates of expansion and contraction.
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fall
Definition
the slope of drain pipes; minimum is 1/4-inch per foot
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floating
Definition

the stage just before the final stage in concrete work, where you introduce water and smooth off the surface

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flue
Definition

a pipe or other channel that carries smoke and combustion gases to the outside air

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gate valve
Definition

a valve that completely stops the flow of water

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ball valve
Definition

a valve that adjusts the flow of water

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ground (electricity)
Definition
The shortest route to earth
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fire blocking
Definition

short horizontal members nailed between studs

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framing
Definition

the structural skeleton or framework of a building

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furring
Definition

preparing a wall, ceiling, or floor with the use of strips of wood or metal to provide a level substratum for plaster, flooring, or another surface; or to create an air space

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hip (roofing)
Definition

the outside angle of a roof; formed by the intersection of two sloped sides of the roof

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hot wire
Definition
the wire that carries electricity away, to a receptacle or other device
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HVAC
Definition
heating, ventilation and air conditioning
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header
Definition

heavy framing above the top of a window, door, or other opening that lends support

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jamb
Definition

the top and sides of an opening

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jack studs (trimmers)
Definition

studs at both sides of an opening, used to support the header

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keyhole saw
Definition

a thin, narrow-bladed saw used to cut holes in panels or other surfaces

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compass saw
Definition

smaller version of a keyhole saw used for cutting wallboard

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saber saw
Definition

a hand-held power saw used to cut curved, irregular, and intricate patterns; it has a thin blade that moves up and down

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lag screw
Definition

a large wood screw with a hexagonal head; secured in place using a wrench instead of a screwdriver

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lattice
Definition

wood or other material formed into an open cross-hatch design

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louver
Definition

a framed opening fitted with fixed or movable horizontal slats for admitting air and light

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molding
Definition

a strip of wood or other material used to decorate or finish a surface

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mortar
Definition

the bonding agent between bricks or other masonry

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nail set
Definition

a short metal rod with a narrow blunt point; used to set nail heads below the surface of wood

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neutral wire
Definition
a wire that carries electricity from an outlet back to the ground; usually color-coded white
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newel post
Definition

a post at the top of a staircase or bottom of the landing, secured to the handrail

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perlins
Definition

the horizontal members of a roof’s structure that attaches and supports roof panels; horizontal lengths of lumber that connect rafter trusses

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pilot hole
Definition
A small-diameter hole to guide a nail or screw
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plenum
Definition
the large hot-air supply duct that leads from the furnace before branching into ducts
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post and beam
Definition

a basic building method where a few hefty posts and beams are used to support an entire structure

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primer
Definition
a base coat formulated to seal raw surfaces and hold succeeding finish coats
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ridge board
Definition
the topmost beam located at the peak of a roof to which rafters are attached
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screed
Definition

the board used to level concrete once it has been poured into a form

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set screw
Definition

a screw that is designed to be inserted flush with or below a surface

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sill plate or sole plate
Definition

rests on a foundation; the first component of framing a house, supporting the house structure

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spackle or spackling compound
Definition

a paste that can be sanded once dried; used to fill cracks and holes in walls

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strike
Definition

the plate on a door frame that engages a latch or dead bolt

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stringer
Definition

a long piece of lumber used to support stairs

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sweep
Definition

a flexible strip on the bottom edge of a door to prevent drafts

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taping
Definition

the process of covering drywall joints with paper tape and joint compound

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top plate
Definition

the uppermost horizontal element of a stud-frame wall

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trap
Definition
a bend in a drainpipe that creates a water seal to prevent toxic gases from escaping through fixtures into the house.
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utility knife
Definition

a knife with a long handle and a retractable razor blade

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veneer
Definition
thin sheets of wood applied to the surface of furniture
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wainscoating
Definition

decorative wood paneling that only covers the lower half of a wall

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king studs
Definition

the studs located on both ends of a header that lend support, and run from the wall’s sole plate to its top plate

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