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?
I am formed with small dust like particles, treated with a binder under intense heat and pressure.
what is particle board? (dude)
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 board feet/
A chalky material that is the main ingredient in plaster and sheetrock or drywall
what is gypsum (duh)
I am always green because I never loose my foliage, thus I called an ever-green. What is my species
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? (so easy)
Length X width = ?
what is square feet or area ?
Protected from rust or corrosion by a zinc coating
what is galvanized
Examples of me are ash, maple, oak, and cherry. What is my species?
What are hardwoods?
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 caused concrete to reach a hardened or cured state.
What is Hydration?
Feet X feet X feet divided by 27 = ?
what is volume, cubic yards, or cubic volume ?
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 measure volume, like for cement. I consist of 27 smaller members.
what is a cubic yard?
I am covering a roof which has two sides. Each side is 40 feet by 100 feet. How many pieces of sheathings will I need.
What is the number, 250?
A high open ceiling that generally follows the roof pitch.
what is vaulted ceiling
I am used to make he 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? (of course it was a hard question)
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 a sidewalk 6 feet wide X 87 feet long and 6 inches in depth. What quantity of concrete will I need to purchase? Round up to the next unit.
What is 10 cubic yards?