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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

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binding agent

That liquid portion of a paintThat liquid portion of a paint That liquid portion of a paint which solidifies and

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binder soil

Material consisting primarily of fine soil particles (fine sand, silt, clay, and colloids); has good binding properties. Also called clay

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binder lead

The lead strips used to form the perimeter around a small pane of glass.

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