a type of wood that is cut from trees belonging to gymnosperms, such as coniferous trees.

a material that, when freshly prepared, polished, or fractured, shows a lustrous appearance, and conducts electricity and heat relatively well. They are typically malleable or ductile.

a piece of rock. It is a mass of hard, compacted mineral. The word is often used to mean a small piece of rock.

a non-crystalline, often transparent amorphous solid, that has widespread practical, technological, and decorative use.

a heavy, rough building material made from a mixture of broken stone or gravel, sand, cement, and water, that can be spread or poured into molds and that forms a mass resembling stone on hardening.

one of the most important building materials, is a binding agent that sets and hardens to adhere to building units such as stones, bricks, tiles etc.

Aggregates are inert granular materials such as sand, gravel, or crushed stone that, along with water and portland cement, are an essential ingredient in concrete.

any substance that is capable of holding materials together in a functional manner by surface attachment that resists separation.

a substance used to block the passage of fluids through the surface or joints or openings in materials.

refers to a coating that contains Portland cement as one of its components and is held on the surface by a binder.

intended to keep out soil moisture, a coating, usually asphalt-based, that is either sprayed on or hand applied to the outside of the wall.

the reduction of heat transfer between objects in thermal contact or in range of radiative influence.

are insects, which mostly feed on dead plant matter like woodchip, decayed wood (logs), leaf litter and soil. They are sometimes called “white ants” but they are only distantly related to ants.

any pigmented liquid, liquefiable, or solid mastic composition that, after application to a substrate in a thin layer, converts to a solid film. It is most commonly used to protect, color, or provide texture to objects.

the term commonly used to describe a wide range of synthetic or semi-synthetic materials that are used in a huge and growing range of applications.

Materials that are naturally and locally found in a specific place such as timbers, canes, grass, palms, and rattan.

Material made of clay that has been fired in a kiln. Is similar to porcelain tile, and while some companies use the terms interchangeably

Vernacular Term for HANDRAILS?

Vernacular Term for ROOF EAVES?

Made of wood which is used to smoothen the plastered concrete surface. It contains handle on its top and smooth wooden surface on its bottom.

Is used to lift and apply the cement mortar in small quantities. It is made of steel and wooden handle is provided for holding. The ends may be pointed or bull nosed.

A paint, applied as a first coat, which serves the function of sealing and filling on wood, plaster, and masonry; inhibits rust and improves the adhesion of subsequent coats of paint on metal surfaces.

are known for being rigid, hard, and transparent. Very resistant to sunlight and weathering (outdoor use).

Is a sprayed or painted onto the surface of the unfired bisque, which, when fired in the kiln, creates an impervious finish.

Refers to woven split bamboo mats used in the Philippines to construct walls. It is a commonly used material in the construction of nipa huts.

the art of building stones, Bricks, concrete blocks or similar materials.

A plastic mixture of cementitious materials

(such as plaster, cement, or lime) with water

and a fine aggregate (such as sand); can be

troweled in the plastic state; hardens in place.

Relatively strong under compression

But weak under tension. Meaning, it is good

For making walls and pillars but poor for

Making beam and roof structures.

Are made from clay and other materials which are

Processed into a workable consistency formed to standard Sizes and fired in a kiln to make them strong, durable and Attractive.