| Overview
of terms and language used in shed construction: |
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Tongue
& Groove (T&G) -This stands for
Tongue and Groove. This is where the boards are
interlocked to form a strong seal |
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Standard
Boards - Non-interlocked boarding |
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Shiplap
- This is the standard exterior finish on
all Forestcraft products. Shiplap is made up of
T&G boards of varying widths and size |
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Loglap
- Loglap is a thicker exterior finish where
the interlocked boards are slightly rounded on
the outside to give a log effect |
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Mineral
Felt - Standard roofing material used on forestcraft
sheds |
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Apex
- Roof type with two sloping surfaces |
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Pent
- Flat sloped roof |
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Framing
- This describes the framework used to construct
the shed and give the shed strength |
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CLS
Framing - Timber used in CLS framing has a
better quality finish with smoother surface and
edges. Kiln-dried, dressed timber |
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Sarking
- Non-T&G boarding, with planks laid alongside
each other forming a butt-joint |
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Plywood
- Type of wood created by combining a number
of thin layers of wood with glue to create a thicker,
stronger, and flexible piece of wood. |
