Common fastener with a flared, slotted head and a raised spiral ridge running down the shank. A screwdriver fits into the screw head to insert or remove the screw. A Phillips head screws have a crisscross slot in the head rather than a straight one.
Wood sheet piling
Supports for foundations, which are made from boards, attached to each other with cleats.
Wood shims
Wood shingle
Roofing material, usually made from cedar, which is tapered to fit one piece over the other.
Wood stirrer
Wood stove
A wood-burning appliance for space and/or water heating and/or cooking.
Wood vise
Vice, whose large flat jaws are sometimes lined with wood, so that the wood it is meant to hold is not damaged.
Wood-destroying insect
An insect, such as a termite, which eats into the wood and destroys it, causing significant damage to the home. Many states require a certification of inspection upon passing of title.
Wood-frame construction
Construction framing where all of the load-bearing parts of the structure, such as studs, joist, rafter, etc. are made of wood.
Woodboring bit
Woodboring bits are designed for boring larger holes in wood. Their unique spade design results in faster drilling.
