Caisson
A 10 or 12 diameter hole drilled into the earth and embedded into bedrock 3 4. The structural support for […]
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Cantilever
An overhang. Where one floor extends beyond and over a foundation wall. For example, at a fireplace location or bay
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Butt edge – hinge
Butt edge The lower edge of the shingle tabs. Butt hinge The most common type. One leaf attaches to the
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Butt joint
The junction where the ends of two timbers meet, and also where sheets of drywall meet on the 4-foot edge.
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By fold door
Doors that are hinged in the middle for opening in a smaller area than standard swing doors. Often used for
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CFM (cubic feet per minute)
A rating that expresses the amount of air a blower or fan can move. The volume of air (measured in
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Chalk line
A line made by snapping a taut string or cord dusted with chalk. Used for alignment purposes.