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Subfloor: The framing components of a floor to include the sill plate, floor joists, and deck sheeting over which a finish floor is to be laid.

Underlayment: A ¼' material placed over the subfloor plywood sheeting and under finish coverings, such as vinyl flooring, to provide a smooth, even surface. Also a secondary roofing layer that is waterpro . . . View Full Definition

T and G, Tongue And Groove: A joint made by a tongue (a rib on one edge of a board) that fits into a corresponding groove in the edge of another board to make a tight flush joint. Typically, the subfloor plywood is T & G.

Sound Attenuation: Sound proofing a wall or subfloor, generally with fiberglass insulation.

Sleeper: The sleeping compartment aboard a train.

Bottom Plate: The '2 by 4's or 6's' that lay on the subfloor upon which the vertical studs are installed. Also called the 'sole plate'.