Construction Tools and Materials

Stud

• A type of fastener used in construction.

• One of a series of vertical wood or metal structural members in walls and partitions.

• A decorative element in architecture.

• A unit of measurement for length.

Pruning Saw

• A specialized saw for trimming trees and bushes.

• A tool used for cutting metal sheets.

• A type of saw used for making furniture.

• A saw designed for cutting large logs.

Box Nail

• A thick nail used for heavy construction.

• A thin nail with a head, usually coated with a material to increase its holding power.

• A type of screw used in woodworking.

• A nail designed specifically for roofing.

Level

• An instrument for determining whether a surface is horizontal, vertical, or at a 45° angle.

• A tool used for measuring temperature.

• A device for calculating speed.

• An apparatus for testing electrical current.

Pneumatic Nailer

• A fastening tool that drives nails using compressed air.

• A tool used for cutting wood.

• A device for measuring air pressure.

• A type of hammer used in construction.

Subfloor

• A type of insulation material used in flooring.

• Boards or plywood installed over the floor joists, and upon which the finish floor is laid.

• A decorative layer placed on top of the flooring.

• A type of flooring that is made from recycled materials.

Conduit

• A protective cover, tube or piping system for electric cables.

• A type of electrical connector used in circuits.

• A method for insulating wires from moisture.

• A device for measuring electrical current.

Materials

• The items and supplies used in a specific trade as part of the house, building or structure.

• The tools and equipment used for construction work.

• The decorative elements added to a building's exterior.

• The legal documents required for property ownership.

Laser

• A visual tool used to measure level and plumb in building construction.

• A device used for cutting metal in industrial applications.

• A type of light used for decorative purposes in events.

• A tool for measuring temperature in scientific experiments.

Bevel

• The flat surface of a piece at a right angle.

• The sloping side of a piece at any angle other than a right angle.

• The edge of a piece that is perfectly straight.

• The corner of a piece that is rounded.