Installation Guide

Glossary Of Terms VC0810
Term
Description
Illistration & Explanation
LL
Long point to long point
The given dimension is measured at the
two longest points of the part.
LS
Long point to short point
The given dimension is measured from the
longest point to the shortest point of the
part (at the opposite end).
SQ to L
Square to long point
The given dimension is measured from the
square end of the part to the longest point.
PT
Pressure Treated
N/A
Pressure treated wood is lumber
impregnated with a variety of preservative
chemicals to prevent rot and insect
infestation in exterior applications like
decks and fences.
OC
On Center
The term "on-center," abbreviated as "OC"
(or "o.c.)," is used in construction drawings,
architectural plans, and stick frame
building. It means that the given dimension,
refers to the measurement between the
center of one frame element to the center
of the next one.
OSB
Oriented Strand Board
OSB stands for Oriented Strand Board
and it’s formed out of compressed
layers of wood strands with adhesives
(wax and synthetic resin).
Toenailed
Toenailed
Driving a nail at a roughly 45-degree
angle to fasten two pieces of wood
together, typically with their grains
perpendicular.
Fastener
Fastener
Fasteners are used in the construction
industry to join two or more objects
together.