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A wide shallow depressionin the ground to form a channel for storm water drainage.
Industry:Construction
In wall framing, thevertical members to which horizontal pieces are nailed. Studs are spaced either16 inches or 24 inches apart.
Industry:Construction
Usually, plywood sheets that are nailed directly to the floorjoists and that receive the finish flooring.
Industry:Construction
A pit in the basement inwhich water collects to be pumped out with a sump pump.
Industry:Construction
Stud finders are devices that help locate wall studs, enabling customers to hang pictures, mirrors and shelves securely. It comes in two basic types—electronic, which finds the stud by measuring the density of the wall, and magnetic, which detects nails and/or metal studs in the wall.
Industry:Construction
Along, horizontal member which connects uprights in a frame or supports a flooror the like. One of the enclosed sides of a stair supporting the treads andrisers.
Industry:Construction
Also called regular snips. Cutting edges are sharpened at 78 degree to 85 degree angles.
Industry:Construction
The metal plate the latch slides into is on the doorjamb or frame. All new locksets come with strikes, but some homeowners may want to replace them with high-security strikes or replace damaged ones.
Industry:Construction
Specifically designed for surface applications that provides greater support for wide doors.
Industry:Construction
