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Lag-Screws or Coach-Screws

Large, heavy screws, used where great strength is required, as in heavy framing or when attaching ironwork to wood.


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Lally Column

A steel tube sometimes filled with concrete, used to support girders or other floor beams.


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Lath

One of a number of thin narrow strips of wood nailed to rafters, ceiling joists, wall studs, etc. to make a groundwork or key for slates, tiles, or plastering.


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Leaching Bed

Tiles in the trenches carrying treated wastes from septic tanks.


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Ledger

A piece of wood which is attached to a beam to support joists.


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Lintel

The top piece over a door or window which supports walls above the opening.


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Load-Bearing Wall

A strong wall capable of supporting weight.


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Louver

An opening with horizontal slats to permit passage of air, but excluding rain, sunlight and view.



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