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Furring

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-002485

The process of installing strips of wood, metal, or other material, called furring strips, to a wall or ceiling surface. This creates a space between the finish material and the structural element, allowing for insulation, wiring, or to level an uneven surface. Furring is a common practice in both new construction and renovation projects.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-002485
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectManufacturing
TranslationsGerman: Konterlattung; Spanish: forro; French: fourrure
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-002485",
  "term": "Furring",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "The process of installing strips of wood, metal, or other material, called furring strips, to a wall or ceiling surface. This creates a space between the finish material and the structural element, allowing for insulation, wiring, or to level an uneven surface. Furring is a common practice in both new construction and renovation projects.",
  "subject": "Manufacturing",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Konterlattung",
    "es": "forro",
    "fr": "fourrure"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/furring/"
}

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