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Tagalog Vernacular Construction Terms

The document provides a glossary of vernacular terminologies in Tagalog related to construction and siteworks. It includes translations for various structural components such as scaffolding, columns, beams, roofing elements, flooring, stairs, and door/window parts. Each term is presented alongside its Tagalog equivalent, facilitating understanding for speakers of the language in the construction context.

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Tagalog Vernacular Construction Terms

The document provides a glossary of vernacular terminologies in Tagalog related to construction and siteworks. It includes translations for various structural components such as scaffolding, columns, beams, roofing elements, flooring, stairs, and door/window parts. Each term is presented alongside its Tagalog equivalent, facilitating understanding for speakers of the language in the construction context.

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VERNACULAR TERMINOLOGIES (Tagalog)

SITEWORKS
Stake- Staka

Scaffolding- Andamyo
Mixture of cement and gravel- lastilyas

Mortar- paupo

STRUCTURAL
Column- haligi
Beam and girder- biga at guililan

Joist- soleras
ROOFWORKS
Top chord, bottom chord, purlins- Tahilan, barakilan, reostra

Fascia board- senepa


FLOORING
End works- siroho

STAIRS
Open stringer- Hardinera
Closed stringer- madrede eskalera

Riser & thread- batyang, takip silipan at apakan


Handrail- gabay

DOORS AND WINDOWS


Window sill, window head, jamb- pasamano, sombrero at hamba
Hinge- bisagra

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