Words Related to Architecture and Construction - Construction Materials
Here you will learn some English words related to construction materials such as "putty", "limestone", and "granite".
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quarry tile
[noun]
a durable ceramic tile made from clay, known for its strength, stain resistance, and versatility in design, making it suitable for various applications including high-traffic areas
limestone
[noun]
a hard gray or white rock that contains calcium and is used for making cement or as a building material
granite
[noun]
a durable and visually appealing natural rock used for countertops, flooring, and other architectural applications
caulk
[noun]
a flexible material, often in the form of a sealant or filler, used to seal gaps, joints, or cracks in various surfaces, such as walls, windows, or pipes, to prevent air, water, or pests from entering or escaping
bitumen
[noun]
a thick, black or dark brown substance made from petroleum that is used to make roads and roofs
slab
[noun]
a thick and flat piece of hard material, such as a stone, metal, wood, etc. that is usually in the shape of a square or rectangle
rubble
[noun]
the damaged bricks, stones, or other material of a building that remain after its destruction
plate glass
[noun]
a thick high quality sheet of glass used for windows of shops or doors
mortar
[noun]
a substance that is a mixture of sand, cement, and water, used for fixing bricks and stones in a building
drywall
[noun]
a building material that is consisted of a layer of plaster between two sheets of thick paper, used for covering walls and ceilings
cement
[noun]
a gray powdery substance that becomes hard if it is mixed with water and sand, used for construction purposes such as sticking bricks of a wall together
breeze block
[noun]
a building block that is light in weight and is made of mixture of cement with sand and ashes of coal
asbestos
[noun]
a soft greyish substance that is resistant to fire and heat and was previously used in the buildings, clothing, etc.
corrugated metal
[noun]
a type of sheet metal that is formed into a series of parallel ridges and grooves, creating a wavy or ribbed pattern
metal mesh
[noun]
a material made from interconnected metal wires or strands woven or welded together to form a flexible and open pattern
glass block
[noun]
a solid, translucent block made of glass, typically square or rectangular in shape, used in architectural and design applications
precast concrete
[noun]
concrete elements that are cast and cured in a controlled environment before being transported to the construction site
stone veneer
[noun]
a thin layer of natural or manufactured stone that is applied to the surface of a wall or structure to simulate the appearance of a full stone construction
slate tile
[noun]
a type of thin, flat tile made from natural slate stone, commonly used in flooring, roofing, and wall applications
roofing tile
[noun]
a type of building material designed specifically for covering and protecting roofs
adobe
[noun]
a building material consisting of the mixture mud and straw dried in the sun
polycarbonate
[noun]
a durable and lightweight thermoplastic material commonly used in construction for its high impact resistance and transparency
GFRC
[noun]
a composite material that combines cement, sand, water, and glass fibers to create a strong and lightweight concrete product
clay
[noun]
a type of heavy and sticky soil that is molded when wet and is baked to become hardened in pottery or ceramic making
lumber
[noun]
wood that has been cut into specific pieces to be used for building purposes
terracotta
[noun]
a type of fired clay that is commonly used for architectural and decorative purposes
glass
[noun]
a hard material that is often clear and is used for making windows, bottles, etc.
steel
[noun]
a type of hard metal that is made of a mixture of iron and carbon, used in construction of buildings, vehicles, etc.
board
[noun]
a flat, long, and thin piece made of a hard material such as a wood, used for building a house, apartment, etc.
clapboard
[noun]
a type of wooden siding made from overlapping, tapered boards, commonly used for weather-resistant and visually appealing exterior cladding in residential construction
fiberboard
[noun]
an engineered wood product made from wood fibers or plant-based fibers, used in construction and furniture manufacturing for its versatility and cost-effectiveness
floorboard
[noun]
a long, narrow plank, typically made of wood or other materials, used as a structural or decorative component in the construction of floors, providing a sturdy and visually appealing surface for walking or supporting furniture
hardboard
[noun]
a dense and durable engineered wood product made by compressing wood fibers, commonly used in furniture, cabinets, and wall paneling
shingle
[noun]
a thin, flat piece of material, often made of wood, asphalt, or slate, that is laid in overlapping rows to cover the roof of a building, providing protection against weather elements
lumber
[noun]
wood that has been cut into specific pieces to be used for building purposes
pre-stressed concrete
[noun]
a strong and durable construction material created by introducing internal stresses through tensioned steel tendons within the concrete
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