furring
/ˈfɜrɪŋ/
noun
- Thin strips of wood or metal attached to a wall or ceiling to create a level surface or an air gap, often used before installing drywall or siding.
- The carpenter installed furring on the basement wall before adding insulation.
- We used metal furring to create a gap between the brick and the new drywall.
- The old plaster was removed, and furring was nailed up to support the new panels.
verb
- Present participle of fur; to cover or line with fur, or to apply furring strips.
- They are furring the ceiling to level it before adding the drywall.
- The worker spent the afternoon furring the exterior wall for better ventilation.
- The craftsman was furring the inside of the coat with soft rabbit fur.