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Vernacular Terms

This document provides vernacular Filipino terms for various architectural, construction, and building materials terms. It includes over 100 terms with the Filipino translation, such as: varnish finish - Monyeka, hinge - Bisa, handrail - Gabay, concrete slab - Larga Masa, door jamb - Hamba Pintuan, flooring - Sahig, cast iron - Pundido, gutter - Kanal, ceiling joist - Kostilyahe, window jamb/door jamb - Hamba, mortar - Paupo, rebar ties - Anilyo, carpentry - Karpinteria, brick - La Drillo, foreman -
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Vernacular Terms

This document provides vernacular Filipino terms for various architectural, construction, and building materials terms. It includes over 100 terms with the Filipino translation, such as: varnish finish - Monyeka, hinge - Bisa, handrail - Gabay, concrete slab - Larga Masa, door jamb - Hamba Pintuan, flooring - Sahig, cast iron - Pundido, gutter - Kanal, ceiling joist - Kostilyahe, window jamb/door jamb - Hamba, mortar - Paupo, rebar ties - Anilyo, carpentry - Karpinteria, brick - La Drillo, foreman -
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Vernacular terms Varnish Finish – Monyeka

Pick Work On Masonry – Piketa


Hinge – Bisa
Closed Stringer - Madre Deeskalera
Handrail – Gabay
Mortar Joints – Kostura
Bolt – Pierno
Fill - Tambak
Feet – Piye
Gable Roof - Dos Aguas
Conductor – Alulod
Down Spout - Tubo De Banado
Nylon Used For Alignment – Tansi
Concrete Slab - Larga Masa
Honeycomb Air Pockets In Concrete – Ampao
/ Ampaw Miter - Canto Mesa
Door Jamb - Hamba Pintuan Mason – Kantero
Flooring - Sahig, Suelo Floor Sill – Guililan
Cast Iron – Pundido Nicolite Bar – Estanyo
Faucet – Gripo Lean-To Roof – Sibe
Frame Work – Balangkas Groove – Kanal
Gutter – Kanal Bottom Chord – Barakilan
Brace - Pie De Gallo Newel Post – Tukod
Ceiling Joist – Kostilyahe Gabay – Handrail
Window Jamb / Door Jamb – Hamba Aligned – Kalinya
Banisters – Barandillas Cabinet Hinge – Espolon
Plumb Line – Hulog Contactor – Kontratista
Ceiling – Kisame Beam – Biga
G. I. Strap – Lingueta Plank Board – Senepa
Panel Door – De Bandeha Nail Setter – Punsol
Girt – Sepo Mortar – Paupo
Rebar Ties – Anilyo Grahorizontal Stud – Pabalagbag
Carpentry – Karpinteria Diagonal Brace – Sinturon
Overhang Or Projector – Bolada Plastered Course – Kusturada
Stud (Horizontal) – Pabalagbag Putty/Filler –Masilya
Rabbet – Vaciada Draw Pin – Punsol

Liyabe Adobe Anchor – Masa Pea Gravel – Grabita

Brick - La Drillo Post - Halige / Poste

Diglead - Tingga, Estopa Plumbing – Tuberia

Foreman – Kapatas Miter Joint – Kanto-Mesa

Pendulum (King Post) – Pendulon Purlins – Reostra

Moulding – Muldura Pattern Or Schedule – Plantilya

Window Sill – Pasamano Stud (Vertical) – Pilarete

Plum Bob – Hulog Electrician – Electrisista

Low Table – Dulang Chb Laying – Asinta

Cement Tiles – Baldosa Wastage From Architectural Materials –


Cerrujo/Seruho
Barrel Bolt – Trankilya
Drawbore Pinor – Punsol
Quarter Round – Media Cana
Projection – Bolada
Plain G.I. Sheet – Yero Lisogalbanisado
Bottom Chord – Tirante
Oakum – Estopa
Corner – Kanto
Earthfill – Eskumbro
Nails – Pako
Colar Plate – Sinturon
Dish Rack – Bangguerahan
Bath Tub – Baniera
Balusters - Baluster, Barandilla
Window Head – Sumbrero
Anchor – Liyabe
Plaster – Palitada
External Siding – Tabike
Nut – Tuerka
Laborer – Piyon
Masonry Fill – Lastilyas
Open Stringer – Hardinera
Adobe Anchor – Liyabe
Filler – Tapal, Dagdag
Floor Joists – Soleras
Column - Kolumna, Haligue
Plain G.I. Strap – Lingueta
Concrete Slab (Rough) – Larga
Astragal, Canopy – Batidura
Joist – Suleras
Floorboards – Dotal
Nailers – Pamakuan
Eave – Alero
Awning - Media Agua Fillet – Batidura

Alternate /Staggered – Unosinotra

Door Head - Sombrero Pintuan

Inches – Pulgada

Corrugated G.I. Sheets – Yero Canalado


Galbanisado

Crushed Stone – Eskondro

Flush – Alahado

Piling Of Materials – Kamada

Door Fillet – Batidora

Metal Trowel – Rodelang Bakal

Spacing Of Gap – Biento

Dowel – Abang

Cement Brick – Ladrilyo

Fascia Board – Senepa

Canopy - Media Agua

Girder – Guililan

Baseboard – Rodapis

Chain Bolt - Baral De Kadena

Hall – Caida

Diagonal Brace - Pie De Gallo

Mix Of Cement Gravel – Lastilyas

Plug – Tapon

Iron - Hiero

Alignment – Asintada

Siding (External) – Tabike

Jamb - Hamba

Eave – Sibe

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