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Stone Mountain Cabins

clear title: A title to property that is free of any defects.

cleat: A piece of wood, normally used in frame construction, fastened to another member to serve as a brace or support.

collar beam: Nominal 1 or 2 in. thick members connecting opposite roof rafters. They serve to stiffen the roof structure.

column:  A vertical timber, multiple studs or steel pipe that supports any vertical lead in addition to its own.

computer-aided design: Using the computer to perform drafting and design functions.

concrete: A mixture of cement, sand, and gravel with water.

CMU: Concrete masonry unit (concrete block).

conditions and restrictions: The term used to designate any conditions to which the use of land may not be put and the penalties for failure to comply.