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Rabbet

A groove cut in a board to receive another board.


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Radiant Heat

Coils of electricity, hot water or steam pipes embedded in floors, ceilings, or walls to heat rooms.


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Rafter

One of a series of structural roof members spanning from an exterior wall to a center ridge beam or ridge board.


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Reinforced Concrete

Concrete strengthened with wire or metal bars.


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Ridge Pole

A thick longitudinal plank to which the ridge rafters of a roof are attached.


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Riser

The upright piece of a stair step, from tread to tread.


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Roof Sheathing

Sheets, usually of plywood, which are nailed to the top edges of trusses or rafters to tie the roof together and support the roofing material.



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