Boom
A truck used to hoist heavy material up and into place. To put trusses on a home or to set […]
Glossary
Glossary
Bottom plate
The 2 by 4s or 6s that lay on the subfloor upon which the vertical studs are installed. Also
Glossary
Building paper
A general term for papers, felts, and similar sheet materials used in buildings without reference to their properties or uses.
Building Terms, Glossary
Bridging
Small wood or metal members that are inserted in a diagonal position between the floor joists or rafters at mid-span
Glossary
Window buck
Square or rectangular box that is installed within a concrete foundation or block wall. A window will eventually be installed