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Garage & Storage Glossary

Definitions and explanations for terms used frequently on the Garages & Storage Spaces site and encountered regularly in home improvement projects.

MDF

Definition of MDF.

Sheetrock

An explanation of "Sheetrock."

Torsion springs

Description of torsion springs used on garage doors.

Drywall

A definition of drywall.

Beam

A large horizontal framing member.

Joist

A framing member used to create floors and ceilings.

Level

Perfectly flat, or true to the horizontal plane

Plumb

Perfectly vertical

Stud

A vertical framing member used to create walls and partitions.

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