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M | Construction TermsThe glossary below contains construction terms commonly used by architects and contractors. Simply click on any letter below for a detailed list of construction terms and definitions.Male Any part, such as a bolt, designed to fit into another (female) part. External threads are male. Mantel The shelf above a fireplace opening. Also used in referring to the decorative trim around a fireplace opening. Manufactured Wood A wood product such as a truss, beam, gluelam, microlam or joist which is manufactured out of smaller wood pieces and glued or mechanically fastened to form a larger piece. Often used to create a stronger member which may use less wood. See also Oriented Strand Board. Manufacturer's Specifications The written installation and/or maintenance instructions which are developed by the manufacturer of a product and which may have to be followed in order to maintain the product warrantee. Masonry Stone, brick, concrete, hollow-tile, concrete block, or other similar building units or materials. Normally bonded together with mortar to form a wall. Mastic A pasty material used as a cement (as for setting tile) or a protective coating (as for thermal insulation or waterproofing). Metal lath Sheets of metal that are slit to form openings within the lath. Used as a plaster base for walls and ceilings and as reinforcing over other forms of plaster base. Microlam A manufactured structural wood beam. It is constructed of pressure and adhesive bonded wood strands of wood. They have a higher strength rating than solid sawn lumber. Normally comes in l ½" thickness' and 9 ½", 11 ½" and 14" widths. Milar (Mylar) Plastic, transparent copies of a blueprint. Millwork Generally all building materials made of finished wood and manufactured in millwork plants. Includes all doors, window and door frames, blinds, mantels, panelwork, stairway components (ballusters, rail, etc.), mouldings, and interior trim. Does not include flooring, ceiling, or siding. Miter Joint The joint of two pieces at an angle that bisects the joining angle. For example, the miter joint at the side and head casing at a door opening is made at a 45° angle. Moulding A wood strip having an engraved, decorative surface. MonopostAdjustable metal column used to support a beam or bearing point. Normally 11 gauge or Schedule 40 metal, and determined by the structural engineer. Mortar A mixture of cement (or lime) with sand and water used in masonry work. Mortise A slot cut into a board, plank, or timber, usually edgewise, to receive the tenon (or tongue) of another board, plank, or timber to form a joint. Mudsill Bottom horizontal member of an exterior wall frame which rests on top a foundation, sometimes called sill plate. Also sole plate, bottom member of interior wall frame. Mullion A vertical divider in the frame between windows, doors, or other openings. Muntin A small member which divides the glass or openings of sash or doors. Muriatic Acid Commonly used as a brick cleaner after masonry work is completed. Mushroom The unacceptable occurrence when the top of a caisson concrete pier spreads out and hardens to become wider than the foundation wall thickness. |
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