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Glossary group: F

Radiation

  • March 5, 2021
  • Mike

Energy transmitted from a heat source to the air around it. Radiators actually depend more on convection than radiation

Finger joint

  • March 5, 2021
  • Mike

A manufacturing process of interlocking two shorter pieces of wood end to end to create a longer piece of dimensional lumber or molding. Often used in jambs and casings and are normally painted (instead of stained).

Field measure

  • March 5, 2021
  • Mike

To take measurements (cabinets, countertops, stairs, shower doors, etc.) in the home itself instead of using the blueprints.

Ferrule

  • March 5, 2021
  • Mike

Metal tubes used to keep roof gutters “open”. Long nails (ferrule spikes) are driven through these tubes and hold the gutters in place along the fascia of the home.

Female

  • March 5, 2021
  • Mike

Any part, such as a nut or fitting, into which another (male) part can be inserted. Internal threads are female.

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