Trade Terms
concrete that has hardened and gained its structural strength
what is cured concrete
The growth in a tree takes place here, just under the bark.
what is the cambium layer?
Construction material formed with small dust like particles, treated with a binder under intense heat and pressure.
what is particle board?
I consist of three ingredients. Aggregate makes up about 75% of my volume.
what is concrete ?
Inches X inches X feet divided by 12
What is the formula for board feet
A chalky material that is the main ingredient in plaster and sheetrock or drywall
what is gypsum
I am always green because I never lose my foliage, thus I'm called an ever-green. Examples include fir and spruce. What type of wood am I?
What are soft woods?
I am manufactured for walls and roof panels (sheathing) from wood strands and phenolic resins with heat and pressure.
what is oriented strand board? OSB
What does CMU stand for?
What is a concrete masonry unit?
Length X width
what is the formula for square feet, area or surface area ?
Protected from rust or corrosion by a zinc coating
what is galvanized
This is the material that acts as a binder between cells, adding strength and stiffness to cell walls.
What are lignin?
i am sometimes known as tempered board or peg board. I am extremely dense and come in common thicknesses of 3/16, 1/4, and 5/8.
what is hardboard ?
The chemical reaction that causes concrete to reach a hardened or cured state.
What is Hydration?
Feet X feet X feet divided by 27
what is formula for cubic yards ?
Manufactured wood products such as doors, windows, and molding
what is Millwork
My foliage is deciduous. What classification do I belong?
what are hardwoods?
I am made from laminated species such as Douglas fir and southern pine. I am used more for strength and support rather than appearance.
what is (LVL) laminated veneer lumber?
I am a unit of measure that is commonly used when referring to the volume of concrete.
what is a cubic yard?
I am covering the pitched sides of a gable roof. Each side is 32 feet by 100 feet. How many pieces of sheathing will I need?
What is the number, 200?
A high open ceiling that generally follows the roof pitch.
what is vaulted ceiling
I am used to make the finest furniture in the world. I am also used a lot on yachts. My finest and most exotic species come from Africa. What is my name?
what is mahogany?
I am manufacture from lengths of solid, kiln-dried lumber that are glued together.
what is a glulam, glue laminated lumber ?
What does (EMR) stand for?
what is Experience Modification Rate ?
I need replace sidewalk section that is 3 feet wide X 18 feet long and 6 inches thick. How many cubic yards of concrete will I need to purchase?
What is 1 cubic yard?