![]() One BTU is the quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit. Looks like a birds mouth from the side.īISCUIT - Oval-shaped piece of compressed wood inserted in corresponding cut mortised into both members of a butt joint.īISCUIT JOINER - Power tool used to join two pieces of wood on edge by cutting slots that accept biscuits (see above), also called a plate joiner.īLEEDING - Resin or sap seeping from lumber.īLIND MORTISE - A mortise that does not protrude through the wood a pocket cut into a timber.īLOCKING - Wood spacers fitted between floor joists or rafters to keep them evenly spaced and increase their strength by sharing the load.īOARD AND BATTEN - Wall covering consisting of planks or boards butted together, with the joint being covered by narrow strip, or batten.īOARD FOOT - Lumber measurement that is equivalent to 144 cubic inches, or amount of lumber contained in a piece 1" thick, 12" wide and 12" long or its equivalent.īORATE - Used as a wood preservative and insecticide, naturally-occurring chemical compound.īTU - British Thermal Unit. If you have other words or phrases you would like to have defined please contact us directly and we will add them to this log cabin glossary.īACK-BRUSHING - Brushing a stain or finish to ensure good penetration into the surface and a smooth, even coat.īACKER ROD - Foam filler or backing used in caulking or chinking to reduce the amount of sealant necessary, also serves as an expansion joint so the caulk is not pulled away from the log.īACKFILL - Fill dirt that is used to fill in excavated area around a basement or crawlspace foundation.īALUSTERS - Vertical supports for a railing.īALUSTRADE - A row of balusters topped by a railing.īASEBOARD - Horizontal board where walls meet floors.īATT - A piece of insulation in the form of a blanket, rather than loose filling.īATTEN - A narrow, often vertical, strip of wood used to cover the joint between two pieces of wood.īEAM POCKET - A notch in a wall or other member to receive the end of a beam.īEARING WALL - A wall that supports an upper floor or wall.īENT - Term used in timber framing to denote a truss or section of frame.īEVEL - An angle cut on the end or edge of a board, often a 45° angle.īIRDS-MOUTH - The V-shaped notch or cut made where the lower end of a rafter sits on a wall. To learn more about this toxin and how to keep your home free of it, check out Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance.ĪUGER - Tool used to bore holes in wood.ĪWNING WINDOW - Window hinged on the top allowing the bottom to swing open, like an awning. An illness like Mesothelioma, a cancer of the lungs, is caused by breathing it in. Can be placed while the concrete is still wet or drilled and epoxied in place later.ĪSBESTOS - If found in an older home, asbestos can lead to serious issues if one is exposed to it. ![]() Alternative is kiln-dried lumber.ĪLLOWANCES - Amounts budgeted by a builder for specific items, such as bathroom fixtures or flooring.ĪLTERNATIVE ENERGY - Energy typically from renewable sources, such as solar power, wind power, moving water, etc.ĪNCHOR BOLT - A steel j-bolt or threaded rod embedded into concrete to bolt the sill plate to the foundation. See definitions and explanations of terms specifically used in log home repair and cabin rehab in our cabin restoration glossary.ĪDZE - Similar to an axe, except the blade is horizontal and maybe slightly cupped.ĪIR BARRIER - Blocks air movement through building cavities such as stud bays.ĪIR-DRIED LUMBER - Wood dried without artificial heat, only by exposure to air, generally by stacking in yards or sheds. If you have other words or phrases you would like to have defined please contact us directly and we will add them to this glossary of log home terms. This log cabin glossary contains many of the words and phrases you will encounter as you explore building your log home.
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