Construction Terminology

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