birch
A moderately strong, high-density wood of North America and northern Europe, yellowish white to brown in color; its uniform texture […]
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biparting door
A double door having two leaves (one on each side of the center line of the door) which slide in
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binding rafter
A longitudinal timber which supports the roof rafters between the ridge and the eaves, as a purlin.
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binding piece
A piece of lumber which is nailed between two opposite beams or joists to prevent lateral deflection; a straining beam.
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binding joist, binder
A beam which supports the common joists of a wood floor above and the ceiling joists below; commonly, joins two