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Top plates
Two horizontal framing members set on top of the stud walls. The sole plate, studs, and top plates are the structural elements that create a wall.

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Top plates
Two horizontal framing members set on top of the stud walls. The sole plate, studs, and top plates are the structural elements that create a wall.
Topo (topography)
A drawing (map, chart) representing the surface featuresof a region, tract, or individual lot.
Transoms
Narrow horizontal window-like units that may be located at the top of windows and doors.
Tread
A horizontal member forming the top of a single stair step.
Trim (molding, casing)
Shaped lengths of wood used in finished carpentry. Moldings are either stock shapes or custom shapes.
Trusses
Pre-engineered and shop-fabricated framing members, such as floor joists and roof trusses.
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