Construction Terminology
Across
- 3. A horizontal structural member that support the weight of the subfloor, and any loads applied to the floor
- 6. A framed, unfinished opening within a wall that is intended to accommodate a door or window
- 9. Abbreviation for concrete masonry unit
- 11. The incline/steepness of a roof
- 12. A horizontal member placed over openings in the wall, distributing the weight above, and transferring it to the adjacent studs
- 13. Sloping, inclined structural members that form the framework of a roof
- 14. A vertical structure that encloses, divides, and/or supports the weight of the structure
Down
- 1. A horizontal, flat, level surface within a structure on which people walk, stand, and place objects
- 2. The vertical distance between two staircase treads
- 4. A vertical member that forms the framework of a wall
- 5. Type of wall that supports the weight of a structure
- 7. The dimensions of a piece of lumber before it is processed or finished, typically rounded to the nearest inch
- 8. Provide access between different levels of a structure
- 10. The uppermost covering of a structure
- 13. The horizontal distance from the front edge of one step and the front edge of the next step
- 15. The most common material used in residential construction