Homeowner's Glossary of Building Terms
Glossary of Home Construction, Repair and Maintenance Definitions. Some words have more than one meaning. Only those meanings relating to this site will be used.
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Jalousies
Windows with movable, horizontal glass slats angled to admit ventilation and keep out rain. This term is also used for outside shutters of wood constructed in this way.
Jamb
An upright surface that lines an opening for a door or window.
Joist
A small rectangular sectional member arranged parallel from wall to wall in a building, or resting on beams or girders. They support a floor or the laths or furring strips of a ceiling.
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