Fur out
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-002483
To install strips of wood or metal, known as furring strips, onto a surface to create a level plane or an air space. This process is often performed before applying a finish material like drywall or siding. Furring out can accommodate insulation, conceal wiring, or correct irregularities in a wall or ceiling.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-002483 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Manufacturing |
| Synonyms | fur |
| See also | Fur |
| Translations | German: Futter verstärken; Spanish: enrasar; French: fourrure |
Record as JSON
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"term": "Fur out",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "To install strips of wood or metal, known as furring strips, onto a surface to create a level plane or an air space. This process is often performed before applying a finish material like drywall or siding. Furring out can accommodate insulation, conceal wiring, or correct irregularities in a wall or ceiling.",
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"translations": {
"de": "Futter verstärken",
"es": "enrasar",
"fr": "fourrure"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/fur-out/"
}
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