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WOOD FURRING [1 record]

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Record 1 2014-12-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Joints and Connections (Construction)
  • Walls and Partitions
CONT

At gypsumboard joints, wood furring should be at least 1 1/2 in. wide, metal furring 1 1/4 in. wide, to provide adequate bearing surface and space for attachment of the gypsumboard.

OBS

Furring: Strips that are nailed over studs, joists, rafters, or masonry to support lath or gypsumboard.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Joints et assemblages (Construction)
  • Murs et cloisons
CONT

Jonction avec le gros œuvre [...] Les fixations par pistoscellement de pattes, feuillards, profilés métalliques ou plastiques, rails ou tasseaux en bois et autres accessoires de pose des cloisons sont interdites dans les cas ci-après [...]

OBS

tasseau : (Bâtiment) Tringle de bois servant à assurer ou à renforcer la liaison de deux parois, ou à assujettir des lattes sur un poteau de cloison.

Spanish

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