This section discusses materials and methods commonly used in the construction of buildings.
brick – a building material made from clay and hardened by heat.
concrete – a building material made from cement, sand, gravel, and water.
timber – wood prepared for use in building and carpentry.
steel frame – a construction method using steel structural components.
drywall – a panel used to create interior walls and ceilings.
insulation – materials used to reduce heat transfer and increase energy efficiency.
foundation – the lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level.
framing – the construction of the structural framework of a building.
load-bearing wall – a wall that supports the weight above it.
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joist – a length of timber or steel supporting part of the structure of a building.
rafter – a beam forming part of the internal framework of a roof.
sheathing – boards or materials applied to frame construction.
vapor barrier (US), vapour barrier (UK) – material that resists diffusion of moisture through walls.
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