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    Here is a 3 sentence summary of the document: The document provides a list of over 50 common Filipino terms used in construction, including structural elements like balangkas (framework), soleras (floor joists), and biga (beam); building materials like ladrillo (brick), asinta (laying of CHB), and tabla (wood plank); and other terms like kapatas (foreman), piyon (laborer), and kontratista (constructor). Many of the terms are translations of English words into Tagalog, such as alulod o kanal (gutter), bisagra (hinge), and pulgada (inches). The extensive list covers a wide range

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    Tirante, Bottom Chord: Here's A List of Filipino Terms Used in Construction

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    Here's a list of Filipino Terms used in construction.

    Alahado, flush

    Kapatas, foreman
    Unosinotra, alternate/staggered Balangkas, framework
    Liyabe, anchor Dos Aguas, gable roof
    Batidura, astragal Kuling, girder
    Medya Agua, awning Sepo, girt
    Barandillas, baluster Canal, groove
    Rodapis, baseboard Alulod o Kanal, gutter
    Tirante, bottom chord Caida, hall
    Pie de Gallo, brace Bisagra, hinge
    Ladrillo, brick Pulgada, inches
    Kostilyahe, ceiling joists Pendulum, king post
    Sinturon, collar Piyon, laborer
    Larga Masa, concrete slab Asinta, laying of CHB
    Escondro, crushed stone Sibe, lean-to roof
    Abang, dowel Dulang, low table
    Tubo de Banada, downspou Kantero, Mason
    tEscombro, earth fill Kanto Mesa, miter
    Alero, eaves Paupo, mortar
    Tabike, exterior siding Kostura, mortar joints
    Piye, fee Estanyo, Nikolite bar
    tBatidura, fille Truerka, nut
    tDotal, floorboards Estopa, oakum
    Soleras, floor joists De Bandeha, panel door
    Guililan, floor sill Lingueta, GI strap
    Suelo, flooring
    Tapon, plug Pergola, trellis

    Hulog, plumb bob Kilo, truss

    Bolado, projection Asolehos, wainscoting tiles

    Reostra, purlins Bagad, wall post

    Masilya, putty Pitsa, washer

    Media Cana, quarter round Pasamano, window sil

    Vaciada, rabbet lPoleya, wiring knob

    Kabilya, reinforcing bars Haspe, wood grain

    Kaballete, ridge roll Tabla, wood plank

    Takip Silipan, riser Plantsuela, wrought iron strap

    Rimatse, rivets Palitada, plaster

    Lastillas, sand and grave Kalinya, aligned

    lAndanyo, scaffolding Trankilya, barrel bolt

    Rebokada, scratch coat Biga, beam

    Dutcha, shower Hiero, iron

    Prigadero, sink Kisame, ceiling

    Krokis, sketch plan Baral de Kadena, chain bolt

    Estanyo, soldering bar Poste, column

    Biento, spacing Kontratista, constructor

    Staka, stake Kanto, corner

    Madre de Escalera, closed stringer Dish rack, bangguerahan

    Trabe Anzo, horizontal stud pabalagbag Sumbrero Pintuan, door head

    Pilarete, vertical stud Hamba Pintuan, door jamb

    Latero, tinsmith Senepa, fascia board

    Baytang, tread Tambak, fill

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