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A point where a bearing or structural weight is concentrated and transferred to the foundation.

A partition that supports any vertical load in addition to its own weight.

(a) A beam placed perpendicular to joists and to which joists are nailed in framing for a chimney, stairway, or other opening. (b) A wood lintel. (c) The horizontal structural member over an opening (for example over a door or…

A supporting member either of wood or steel. Structural support member (steel, concrete, lumber) transversely supporting a load that transfers weight from one location to another.

In glazing, an applied sealant in a joint irrespective of the method of application, such as caulking bead, glazing bead, etc. Also a molding or stop used to hold glass or panels in position.

Any window space projecting outward from the walls of a building, either square or polygonal in plan.

Temporary structures that hold strings used to locate and square the corners of a building.

One of a pair of horizontal boards nailed to posts set at the corners of an excavation, used to indicate the desired level, also used as a fastening for stretched strings to indicate outlines of foundation walls.

A formed piece of metal designed to cover the joint between two lengths of metal edge.

Narrow strips of wood used to cover joints or as decorative vertical members over plywood or wide boards.