Construction I : Filipino Vernacular Terms in Construction

seruho

the wastage from the tiles, stone, and other architectural finishes and materials

Kanto-Mesa

is the miter joint. A miter joint is formed when two pieces of wood or other material is cut to an angle of 90° and the line of junction bisects this angle, forming a corner or kanto.

tambol

means a board-up or false wall to cover imperfections on the application. It's also used to hide the mechanical, plumbing, and electrical pipes on the soffit (the underside of an architectural structure like an arch or balcony).

tansi

the nylon used to ensure that the wall and architectural finishes like tiles and cladding are properly installed and aligned.

ampao

the honeycomb air pockets that appear on the surface of the concrete if it's not applied correctly.

palatida

the application of plaster to the walls; can also mean skim-coating.

gabay

the vernacular term for the railing and balustrade of the stairs.

punsol

refers to the nailhead of the common carpenter's nail.

Anilyo

these are rebar ties, which are used to tie together the reinforcement bars which will be poured with concrete.

uway

bisaya term for rattan

masilya

means putty that is used to fill the holes and cracks of a surface to ensure a smooth finish.

risalte

the unevenness of the surface when it's supposed to be flushed and even; normally used in concreting works.

kamada

means piling of materials in a pallet to keep the materials organized on-site.

plantilla

means pattern for cutting. This term is commonly used by furniture manufacturers.

biga

term for beam

media agua

term for canopy

soleras

term for floor joints

senepa

term for faschia boards

balangkas

term for framework

pulgada

term for inches