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CBC Vocabulary 2
Additional important terms for Carpentry & Building Construction
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12th Grade
03/06/2012

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R-Value
Definition
a measure of the capacity of a material, such as insulation, to impede heat flow
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frieze molding
Definition
a wide band, often ornamented with beautiful motifs and usually installed about 1/3 or 1/2 of the way down a wall from ceiling and most common in the homes that follow neoclassical architecture or decorating style.
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soffit
Definition

the underside of an architectural structure such as an arch, a balcony, or overhanging eaves

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truss
Definition

a framework, typically consisting of rafters, posts, and struts, supporting a roof, bridge, or other structure

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footings
Definition
concrete foundations that support a structure
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vapor barrier
Definition
waterproof material that blocks the transfer of moisture in a wall, floor, or ceiling
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“Green” technology
Definition
environmental technology or clean technology is the application devices to monitor, protect and conserve the natural environment and natural resources
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architect’s scale
Definition

a specialized ruler used in making or measuring from reduced scale drawings, such as blueprints and floor plans

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tail plumb cut
Definition

a vertical cut on the end of a rafter to reduce it to the same size as the other rafters

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bird's mouth
Definition

a notch cut on the underside of a rafter to fit it to the top plate

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sole plate
Definition

bottom horizontal member of a frame wall

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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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baseboard
Definition

a narrow wooden board running along the base of an interior wall

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batter board
Definition

one of a pair of horizontal boards which are nailed (at right angles to each other) to three posts set beyond the corners of a building excavation; used to indicate a desired location; strings, fastened to these boards, are used to indicate the exact corner of a building

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baluster
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one of a series of vertical posts that support the handrail system; also called spindles

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