Construction: VERNACULAR TERMS & MEANINGS

TULAY

ABUTMENT

a structure built to support the lateral pressure of an arch or span

LIYABE

ANCHOR

is used to attach objects or structures to concrete

ARCHITECT

ARKITEKTO

is someone who plans, designs, and oversees the construction of buildings

BATIDURA (1)

ASTRAGAL

is a decorative and functional element used on double doors to seal the gap between them and add visual interest

It is installed vertically along the meeting stile of the doors

MEDYA AGUA

AWNING

secondary covering attached to the exterior wall of a building

BARANDILLAS / VERANDILLAS

BALUSTERS

is a moulded shaft, square or of lathe-turned form, a form cut from a rectangular or square plank

can made of stone or wood and sometimes of metal, standing on a unifying footing

supports the coping of a parapet or the handrail of a staircase

TRANKILYA

BARREL BOLT

is a type of fastener (nut) which has a barrel-shaped flange and protruding boss that is internally threaded

RODAPIS

BASEBOARD

a narrow wooden board running along the base of an interior wall

BAÑERA

BATH TUB

a tub, usually installed in a bathroom, in which to bathe

BANYO

BATHROOM

a room containing a toilet and sink and typically also a bathtub or shower

BIGA

BEAM

a long, sturdy piece of squared timber or metal spanning an opening or part of a building, usually to support the roof or floor above

PIERNO

BOLT

a metal pin or bar, in particular

BARAKILAN

BOTTOM CORD

The lowest longitudinal member of a truss

PIE DE GALLO

BRACE

a device that clamps things tightly together or that gives support, in particula

TISA

BRICK

a small rectangular block typically made of fired or sun-dried clay, used in building

TAPON (1)

BROWN COAT

the first rough coat of plaster applied as a base coat over lath or masonry

TUMBOK

BUTT JOINT

(of wood, metal, etc.) a joint formed by two surfaces abutting at right angles

ESPOLON

CABINET HINGE

mechanical bearing that connects two solid objects, typically allowing only a limited angle of rotation between them

PABILYON

CANOPY

an ornamental cloth covering hung or held up over something, especially a throne or bed

KARPINTERO

CARPENTER

a person who makes and repairs wooden objects and structures

PONDIDO HIERO

CAST IRON

a hard, relatively brittle alloy of iron and carbon that can be readily cast in a mold and contains a higher proportion of carbon than steel

KISAME

CEILING

the upper interior surface of a room or other similar compartment

KOSTILYAHE

CEILING JOIST

one of the horizontal supporting members that run between foundations, walls, or beams to support a ceiling

SEMENTO

CEMENT

a powdery substance made with calcined lime and clay. It is mixed with water to form mortar or mixed with sand, gravel, and water to make concrete

BARAL DE KADENA

CHAIN BOLT

a bolt with a chain attached for drawing it out

ASINTA

CHB LAYING

Arrangement of hollow blocks to build a wall or structure

MAG-REMASTE

CLINCH

To secure a nail in place by bending the protruding point at a right angle.

SINTURON

COLLAR

A horizontal tie connecting pairs of opposite rafters near the ridge of the roof.

TEMATE

COLLAR BEAM

horizontal member between two rafters and is very common in domestic roof construction

POSTE / HALIGUE

COLUMN

an upright pillar, typically cylindrical and made of stone or concrete, supporting an entablature, arch, or other structure or standing alone as a monument

LARGA MASA

CONCRETE SLAB

Horizontal slabs of steel reinforced concrete

typically between 4 and 20 inches (100 and 500 millimeters) thick, are most often used to construct floors and ceilings, while thinner slabs are also used for exterior paving

ALULOD (1)

RAIN GUTTER FOR CONDUCTOR

a shallow trough fixed beneath the edge of a roof for carrying off rainwater

PADALUYAN

CONDUIT

a tube or trough for protecting electric wiring

KONTRATISTA

CONTRACTOR

a person or company that undertakes a contract to provide materials or labor to perform a service or do a job

KANTO

CORNER

a place or angle where two or more sides or edges meet

YERO CANALADO GALBANISADO

CORRUGATED G.I. SHEET

building material composed of sheets of hot-dip galvanisedmild steel, coldrolled to produce a linear corrugated pattern in them

KRUSETE

CROSS BRACING

system utilized to reinforce building structures in which diagonal supports intersect

ESCOMBRO (1)

CRUSHED STONE

angular rock is a form of construction aggregate, typically produced by mining a suitable rock deposit and breaking the removed rock down to the desired size using crushers

KANAL

DADO JOINT

is a slot or trench cut into the surface of a piece of machinable material, usually wood

DEBUHO

DESIGN

a plan or drawing produced to show the look and function or workings of a building, garment, or other object before it is built or made

BANGUERA

DISH RACK

rack for holding dishes as dishwater drains off of them

PINTUAN

DOOR

a hinged, sliding, or revolving barrier at the entrance to a building, room, or vehicle, or in the framework of a cupboard

HAMBAHE

DOOR CASE

is the decorative finishing element that surrounds the door frame.

it is installed on the visible edges of the door frame, covering the joint between the frame and the adjacent wall surface.

BATIDURA

DOOR FILLET / DOOR STOP / DOOR STRIP

is a thin strip of material placed along the inside edge of a door frame or jamb

It acts as a stopper or cushion to prevent the door from swinging too far inward and hitting the wall or causing damage

MARKO NG PINTO

DOOR FRAME

is the structural component that surrounds the doorway and provides support for the door.

It consists of vertical side jambs and a horizontal head jamb, forming a rectangular frame

TRABESYANO / SOMBRERO

DOOR HEAD JAMB

The horizontal upper member of a door frame

HAMBA (1)

DOOR JAMB

each of the two upright parts of a doorframe, on one of which the door is hung

DE BANDEHA

DOOR PANELLED

is a woodworking technique often used in the making of doors, wainscoting, and other decorative features for cabinets, furniture, and homes

UMBRAL

DOOR SILL

the sill or threshold of a doorway.

ABANG

DOWEL

a peg of wood, metal, or plastic without a distinct head, used for holding together components of a structure

TUBO DE BANDEHA

DOWNSPOUT

a pipe to carry rainwater from a roof to a drain or to ground level

GWARDYA AGUA

DRIP MOULD

projection from a cornice or sill designed to protect the area below from rainwater

ESCOMBRO (2)

EARTH FILL

An embankment of compacted earth

REKUDO

EASEMENT

a right to cross or otherwise use someone else's land for a specified purpose

SIBE (1)

EAVE

the part of a roof that meets or overhangs the walls of a building, it is directly on top of the rafter tails

ELEKTRISYAN

ELECTRICIAN

a person who installs and maintains electrical equipment

INHINYERO

ENGINEER

a person who designs, builds, or maintains engines, machines, or public works

TABIKE (1)

EXTERIOR SIDING

material applied to the walls of a house or other building meant to shed water, protect the walls from the effects of weather, insulate, and is a key in the aesthetics of the structure.

PATSADE

FACADE

the face of a building, especially the principal front that looks onto a street or open space.

SENEPA (1)

FASCIA

a wooden board or other flat piece of material such as that covering the ends of rafters

GRIPO

FAUCET

a device by which a flow of liquid or gas from a pipe or container can be controlled; a tap.

PIYE

FEET

s a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement

TAMBAK

FILL

put something into (a space or container) so that it is completely or almost completely full.

TAPAL DAGDAG

FILLER

a thing put in a space or container to fill it.

PALITADA (1)

FINISH COAT

is the final layer or coating applied to a surface, such as a wall, floor, or furniture, to achieve the desired appearance, texture, and protection.

It adds the finishing touches to a project, enhancing its aesthetics and durability.

SAHIG

FLOOR

the lower surface of a room, on which one may walk.

DOTAL

FLOOR BOARDS

any of the boards composing a floor

SOLERAS

FLOOR JOIST

one of the horizontal supporting members that run between foundations, walls, or beams to support the floor

GUILILAN (1)

FLOOR SILL / SILL PLATE

A large timber laid flat on the ground or in a level, shallow ditch, to which are fastened the drill platform boards or planking, or which is used as the base for a full timber set

SUELO / PATOS

FLOORING

the boards or other material of which a floor is made

ALAHADO

FLUSH

To align two items so that they fit evenly

PUERSA

FORCE

strength or energy as an attribute of physical action or movement

KAPATAS

FOREMAN

a worker, especially a man, who supervises and directs other workers

PUNDASYON

FOUNDATION

the lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level.

BALANGKAS (1)

FRAME

a rigid structure that surrounds or encloses something such as a door or window.

LINGUETA

G.I. STRAP

is a metal strip or band made from galvanized iron or steel that is commonly used in construction and various applications for securing, fastening, or reinforcing objects

BALANGKAS (2)

FRAMEWORK

an essential supporting structure of a building, vehicle, or object.

DOS AGUAS

GABLE ROOF

a roof with two sloping sides and a gable at each end

GUILILAN (1)

GIRDER

a large iron or steel beam or compound structure used for building bridges and the framework of large buildings

SEPO / BAROTE

GIRT

is a horizontal structural member in a framed wall

GRABA

GRAVEL

a loose aggregation of small water-worn or pounded stones

CANAL

GROOVE

a long, narrow cut or depression, especially one made to guide motion or receive a corresponding ridge

SULAR

GROUND

the solid surface of the earth

ALULOD (2)

GUTTER

a shallow trough fixed beneath the edge of a roof for carrying off rainwater

MEDYA LUNA

HALF CIRCLE

formed by cutting a whole circle along a diameter line

CAIDA / ANTESALA

ANTEROOM

a small room or space that serves as an entryway or transitional area between two larger spaces

It is typically located adjacent to a main room or area and provides a buffer zone or prelude to the main space.

GABAY

HAND RAIL

a rail fixed to posts or a wall for people to hold on to for support

SOMBRERO

HEAD

The top of almost anything

BISAGRA

HINGE

a movable joint or mechanism on which a door, gate, or lid swings as it opens and closes, or that connects linked objects

PULAGADA

INCH

SOBRE KILO

JACK RAFTER

one of the shorter rafters used in a hip or valley roof

HAMBA (2)

JAMB

a side post or surface of a doorway, window, or fireplace

TUYONG KAHOY

KILN DRIED

dry (a material such as wood or sand) in a kiln

PENDULUM

KING POST

an upright post in the center of a roof truss, extending from the tie beam to the apex of the truss

PIYON

LABORER

a person doing unskilled manual work for wages

MESA

LANDING

an instance of coming or bringing something to land, either from the air or from water

LISTONG KAHOY / LISTON

LATH / WOOD STRIP

a thin flat strip of wood, especially one of a series forming a foundation for the plaster of a wall or the tiles of a roof, or made into a trellis or fence

PAGLILISTON

LATHING

SALA SALA

LATTICE

a structure consisting of strips of wood or metal crossed and fastened together with square or diamond-shaped spaces left between, used typically as a screen or fence or as a support for climbing plants

LAVABO / LABABO

LAVATORY

a room or compartment with a toilet and washbasin; a bathroom