Glossary Category:

Flake board

A plywood like panel composed of flakes of wood compressed and bonded together with some type cement. The panels are usually 4′ by 8′

Flashings

Sheet metal used to weatherproof the joints at the roof

Flexure

The bending of a component under load

Flitch plate

The term typical refers to the stiffing member in a beam comprised of several pieces secured together with fasteners in order to make a stronger composite beam. The flitch plate is usually constructed of plywood

Flue

The vent for an area where a combustible material is burned. An example is the vent of a fireplace that is used to dispose of combustion products.