Philippine Vernacular Terms in Construction

Abang - Dowel
Alahado - Flush
Alero - Roof eaves
Alulod o Kanal - Gutter
Andanyo - Scaffolding
Asinta - Laying of CHB
Asolejos - Wainscoting tiles
Bagad - Wall post
Balangkas - Framework
Banguerahan - Dish rack
Baral de Kadena - Chain bolt
Barandillas - Baluster
Batidura - Astragal / Fillet
Baytang - Stair tread
Biento - Spacing
Biga - Beam
Bisagra - Hinge
Bolado - Projection
Caida - Hall
Canal - Groove
Kaballete - Ridge roll
Kabilya - Reinforcing bars
Kalinya - Alligned
Kantero - Mason
Kanto - Corner
Kanto Mesa - Miter
Kapatas - Foreeman
Kilo - Truss
Kisame - Ceiling
Kontratista - Contractor
Kostilyahe - Ceiling joist
Kostura - Mortar joints
Krokis - Sketch pad
Kuling - girder
De Bandeha - Panel door
Dotal - Floorboards
Dos Aguas - Gable roof
Dulang - Low table
Dutcha - Shower
Escombro - Earthfill
Escondro - Crushed stone
Estanyo - Nicolite or soldering bar
Estopa - Oakum
Guililan - Floor sill
Hamba - Door jamb
Haspe - Wood grain
Hiero - GI Roof
Hulog - Plumb bob
Istaka - Stake
Liyabe - Anchor
Ladrillo - Bricks
Larga Masa - Concrete slab
Lastillas - Sand and gravel
Latero - Tinsmith
Lingueta - GI strap
Madre de Escalera - Closed stringer
Masilya - Putty
Media Agua - Awning
Media Cana - Quarter round
Palitada - Cement plaster
Pasamano - Window sill
Paupo - Mortar
Pendulum - King post
Pergola - Trellis
Pie de Gallo - Brace
Pilarete - Vertical studs
Pitsa - Washer
Piye - Feet
Plantsuela - Wrought iron strap
Poste - Column
Prigadero - Sink
Piyon - Helper
Poleya - Wiring knob
Pulgada - Inches
Rebokada - Scratch coat
Reostra - Purlins
Rimatse - Rivets
Rodapis - Baseboard
Senepa - Facia board
Sepo - Girt
Sibe - Lean-to-roof
Sinturon - Collar
Suelo - Flooring
Sumbrero - Door head
Tabike - Exterior siding
Tabla - Wood plank
Takip Silipan - Stair riser
Tambak - Fill
Tapon - Plug
Tirante - Bottom chord
Trabe Anzo - Horizontal stud
Trangkilya - Barrel bolt
Truerka - Nut
Tubo de Banada - Downspout
Unsinota - Alternative / Staggered
Vaciada - Rabbet