Glossary

Straight blocking aligns blocks placed in a straight line requiring toenailing of one end of each block

A stranded wire is a single conductor made of several smaller strands of wire bundledtogether.This wire type is more flexible than solid wire

Strap is special hardware used to secure conduit to a surface. Comes in one hole or two hole design

A strap nailer is a pneumatic tool for driving teco nails into metal strap hardware

Truss bracing boards used to tie multiple trusses together in the middle of the span

A stud is a general term used for anyvertical framing component found in a wall frame that is often weight bearing and falls on layout. Also see common stud, jack stud, king stud, end stud, cripple stud

A stud bay is the open space that exists between two studs within a wall frame

Top layer of stranded or laminated material fastened to the top edges of the floor frame in panels to produce a continuous rough floor platform surface. Also called Decking

A substrate is a base surface material or layer that is being worked

To sweat is the process of sealing and connecting copper and brass fittings with flux, solder, and heat from a torch