We normally find its hard to communicate with our carpenter and foreman or even the laborer especially when their roots is from the provinces and when their experiences in construction is a decade gap from us. I listed here some common construction terms in Filipino ( and Spanish) that I usually heard from them. Feel free to comment if you have something in mind, I will add it on the list.
- Barakilan - Bottom Chord
- Biga - Beam
- Guililan - Girder
- Poste - Column, Halige
- Sahig, Suelo - Flooring
- Sepo - Girt
- Suleras - Joist
- Wall - Pader
- Reostra - Purlin
- Senepa - Fascia Board
- Kostilyahe - Ceiling Joist
- Tabike - Siding (External)
- Pilarete - Stud (Vertical)
- Pabalagbag - Stud (Horizontal)
- Pasamano - Window Sill
- Sumbrero - Window Head
- Hamba - Window Jamb / Door Jamb
- Sinturon - Collar Plate
- Hardinera - Stringer (Open)
- Madre (De Escalera) - Stringer (Closed)
- Baytang - Tread
- Takip (Silipan) - Riser
- Gabay - Handrail
- Muldura - Moulding
- Sibe - Eave
- Bolada - Projection
- Balangkas - Frame Work
- Kanal - Gutter
- Alulod - Conductor
- Planchuela - W. I. Strap
- Pierno - Bolt
- Plancha - Scaffolding
- Estaka - Stake
- Kusturada - Plastered Course
