Joint
- March 5, 2021
- Mike
The location between the touching surfaces of two members or components joined and held together by nails, glue, cement, mortar, or other means.
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Glossary group: J
Jamb
- March 5, 2021
- Mike
The side and head lining of a doorway, window, or other opening. Includes studs as well as the frame and trim.
Jack rafter
- March 5, 2021
- Mike
A rafter that spans the distance from the wall plate to a hip, or from a valley to a ridge.
Jack post
- March 5, 2021
- Mike
A type of structural support made of metal, which can be raised or lowered through a series of pins and a screw to meet the height required. Basically used as a replacement for an old supporting member in a building. See Monopost.
J Channel
- March 5, 2021
- Mike
Metal edging used on drywall to give the edge a better finished appearance when a wall is not “wrapped” Generally, basement stairway walls have drywall only on the stair side. J Channel is used on the vertical edge of the last drywall sheet
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