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Carpenter Terms

The document defines and provides context for various Filipino terms used in construction and woodworking. It explains terms like "flush" which refers to two surfaces being even or aligned, "ampaw" which are honeycomb air pockets in concrete that can cause weakness, and "bisagra" which refers to a hinge. Other terms defined include "gutter", "slope", "beam", "wood grain", "plumb line", "putty", "plaster", "window sill", "window grill", and more. Context is provided for the proper use of each term.

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Carpenter Terms

The document defines and provides context for various Filipino terms used in construction and woodworking. It explains terms like "flush" which refers to two surfaces being even or aligned, "ampaw" which are honeycomb air pockets in concrete that can cause weakness, and "bisagra" which refers to a hinge. Other terms defined include "gutter", "slope", "beam", "wood grain", "plumb line", "putty", "plaster", "window sill", "window grill", and more. Context is provided for the proper use of each term.

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Alahado - Flush - a state of alignment, where two things are

even/aligned against each other. Let's say you're asking your mason
to make the tile flush to the concrete surface, "Alahado ba?"

Alambre - Steel Wire 

Ampaw/Kapak - honeycomb air pockets that form on the concrete if


it isn't applied correctly. The problem with this is that your concrete
won't be strong. The more air pockets, the weaker the concrete, and
you don't want that! This also applies to the way tiles are layed
incorrectly. That means if there's a hollow sound, there are air
pockets between the tile and the concrete surface. What happens is
that your tile will get loose or crack. Beware of this!!

Alulod - Gutter - usually refers to the gutter in the roof where


rainwater collects and continues to a downspout 

Asintada - Alignment - To line up things so they are even. You want,
let's say, your wall and your tile to be even, you tell your mason,
"Asintahin mo," that means to align. Or "wala sa asintada" means out
of alignment.

Bahada - Slope - Your bathroom needs to be sloping towards the


drain to prevent water from pooling, thereby causing mold and
mildew to your tiles.

Biga - Beam

bisagra
Bisagra - Hinge - First time I heard this, I had a blank stare!
Hahahaha!

Dos Por Dos - 2"x2" - refers to lumber

Hamba - Door/Window Jamb - frame of the door/window


Haspe - Wood Grain - Normally, your carpenter will ask you what
direction the wood grain (pattern on the wood) should be. When they
say, "pino ang haspe" that means the wood grain is fine.

Hulog - Plumb Line - a string with a metal weight that when


suspended goes vertically down. It is used to find the depth of water
or to determine verticality.

Masilya - Putty - a compound used to fill holes, normally used


during finishing. 

 Palitada - Plaster - the act of plastering a surface like putting


cement on the wall 

Pasamano - Window Sill

Rehas - Window Grill

Roskas - Thread - the part of a pipe/screw/bolt with grooves. When


your plumber/carpenter says, "maluwag na ang roskas" that means
the thread is loose and you need to change it.

Tambol - Board up - If you want to cover something ugly, like wires


or pipes showing, you ask your carpenter to board it up. "Tambulan
mo ito."

Tumbok or Butt joint -woodwork basics.com


Tumbok - Butted/Butt Joint - a joint where two surfaces meet at
right angles

Media Agua - Canopy

Poso Negro - Septic Tank - a watertight container that receives waste


from a sewage system
Poste/Haligue - Column/Post

Senepa - Fascia Board - a horizontal board to cover some things like


a fluorescent light 

Tambak - Fill

Turnilyo - Screw- don't confuse with pako  which is a  nail. Yes, it


happens. Don't worry, I won't tell!

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