Definitions Finish Carpentry: Exposed, finished pieces of wood. Typically nonstructural. Built or cut on site mostly. Architectural Woodwork: Finished lumber items fabricated in a manufacturing plant and brought to the […]
Introduction Ever see those doors to nowhere? What are they, why do they exist? Overview This page deals specifically with doors which may show up for a specific reason. Aesthetic […]
Overview Sound intensity is how loud something is as a measurement (measured in decibels). Loudness is a subjective term and unique for each person. Sound itself is a tricky piece […]
Introduction As we’ve sat watching our coworkers endlessly toil away with blocks and wipeout, or copying lines across a room… (and not understand where the pattern got slightly ‘off’)… we’ve […]
Quicklinks: Introduction Metals are one of the most versatile of all construction materials. The process of refining metals allows them to be constructed into almost any shape with limitless possibilities. […]
Quicklinks: Introduction Oil canning, also known as “rippling” or “telegraphing,” is a phenomenon that occurs in thin-sheet metal or metal panels, such as those used in roofing, siding, or automotive […]
Quicklinks: Definitions Wood: Fibrous substance forming the trunk, stems and branches of the tree Lumber: Product from sawing, planing, and preparing Wood. Timber: Lumber with a 5” minimum sectional dimension. […]
Quicklinks: Introduction The characteristics provide a general overview of the wood’s appearance and common uses, but it’s important to note that the properties of wood can vary depending on factors […]
Definitions PERT: Project Evaluation Review Technique Critical Path Method (CPM): Known as a Network Diagram; charting style with different paths and events in a diagram to show duration and task […]
