Definitions: H - Finish carpentry

head jamb

Similar - yoke

A head jamb is the upper horizontal trim piece in a window frame.

References - head jamb

See the following for additional head jamb information:

• Cabinetmaking and Millwork MacMillan Publishing Company; 5 Revised edition, July 1989, John Feirer, ISBN 25373552
• The Ultimate Guide to Trim Carpentry: Plan, Design, Install Creative Homeowner; First edition, May 2006, Neal Barrett, ISBN 158011279X
• Masonry (Best of Fine Homebuilding) Amer Technical Pub; 4th edition, September 2003, Leonard Koel, ISBN 826907385
• Finish Carpentry: Efficient Techniques for Custom Interiors Craftsman Book Company, November 2003, Gary Katz, ISBN 1928580157
• Trim Carpentry and Built-Ins (Build Like A Pro) Taunton Press , October 2002, Clayton Dekorne, ISBN 1561584789

Service Professionals that can help with head jamb issues

• Finish Carpenter
• Carpenter
• Handyman

Common projects involving head jamb

• Decorating, Re-Decorating
• Decorate Interior
• Remodel Kitchen
• Remodel Bathroom

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