Glossary

The upright component forming the side of a door or window frame, helping support the structure and ensure proper installation and operation of the door or window.

A device used to set a dimension, angle, or shape for fabrication

Joinery is the specialised woodworking trade focused on making joints that connect pieces of timber in non-structural or semi-structural applications, often with an emphasis on precision, fit, and finish.

A prepared connection for joining pieces of wood or veneer.

Species of timber are classified into joint groups according to their mechanical properties. There are six joint groups for unseasoned timber (J1, the strongest to J6, the weakest) and six joint groups for seasoned timber (JD1 to JD6).

A horizontal support member that spans open spaces, typically supporting a floor, ceiling, or roof deck, and transferring loads to vertical structural elements like walls or beams.