Masonry
- March 5, 2021
- Mike
Stone, brick, concrete, hollow-tile, concrete block, or other similar building units or materials. Normally bonded together with mortar to form a wall.
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Glossary group: M
Manufacturer’s specifications
- March 5, 2021
- Mike
The written installation and/or maintenance instructions which are developed by the manufacturer of a product and which may have to be followed in order to maintain the product warrantee.
Manufactured wood
- March 5, 2021
- Mike
A wood product such as a truss, beam, gluelam, microlam or joist which is manufactured out of smaller wood pieces and glued or mechanically fastened to form a larger piece. Often used to create a stronger member which may use less wood. See also Oriented Strand Board.
Mantel
- March 5, 2021
- Mike
The shelf above a fireplace opening. Also used in referring to the decorative trim around a fireplace opening.
Male
- March 5, 2021
- Mike
Any part, such as a bolt, designed to fit into another (female) part. External threads are male.
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