TRADE TERMS
Accessibility: Base of entry into site - how hard it is to get machines/materials to side.
Anchor bolts: Bolts secure the house to concrete of masonry foundation.
Building Codes: These set minimum standards for construction. An existing structure is not required to be altered but any new structure must meet current codes.
Cantilever: A cantilevered beam is supported at only one end.
Casing: Casing is the trim around a door or window.
Dormer: Refers to either a window set in a roof projection or the projection itself.
Flashing: Thin metal (or other material) that protects roofs and walls from water damage by diverting rain runoff, typically where two surfaces meet.
Footings: Footings form the concrete base on which the foundation rests. They carry the buildings' weight and extend below the frost line to prevent the house from shifting.
Foundation: A foundation can be a fully excavated basement, a crawlspace or a concrete slab. The most common material used for foundations is concrete reinforced with textured steel rods.
Framing: The rough pieces of lumber, such as joists, rafters and studs that form the skeletal structure of the house or addition are the framing.
Grade: This refers to the level of the ground that surrounds the house or addition.
Header: The horizontal beam that supports the weight above the windows and doors.
Joists: Lumber that supports ceilings or floors.
Mudsill: This is the lowest part of a building's frame and fastens directly on top of the foundation.
Permit: An official document that authorizes structural or other modifications to a residence.
Plate: These are the horizontal boards running along the perimeter of the house. Two plates top each wall to reinforce the corners and support the roof rafters.
Rafters: Lumber that supports the weight of the roof and loads on the roof.
Rebar: A reinforcing bar made of steel that distributes pressure throughout a concrete foundation or slab, making it more flexible and less susceptible to separation if cracks develop.
Roof slope: The slope or pitch indicates the angle of the roof. It is noted in terms of inches of rise per 12 inches of run.
Setback: This is the distance between a property line and the edge of a structure on the site.
Sheathing: Is generally a sheet material covering the structural frame of an exterior wall or roof.
Stud: Studs are the upright wooden pieces inside the walls.
Variance: An officially issued or approved exception to building requirements that is issued by the local government.
Zoning ordinance: These cover the use of a building (residential or commercial), its density (single family or multifamily) and its design.
Accessibility: Base of entry into site - how hard it is to get machines/materials to side.
Anchor bolts: Bolts secure the house to concrete of masonry foundation.
Building Codes: These set minimum standards for construction. An existing structure is not required to be altered but any new structure must meet current codes.
Cantilever: A cantilevered beam is supported at only one end.
Casing: Casing is the trim around a door or window.
Dormer: Refers to either a window set in a roof projection or the projection itself.
Flashing: Thin metal (or other material) that protects roofs and walls from water damage by diverting rain runoff, typically where two surfaces meet.
Footings: Footings form the concrete base on which the foundation rests. They carry the buildings' weight and extend below the frost line to prevent the house from shifting.
Foundation: A foundation can be a fully excavated basement, a crawlspace or a concrete slab. The most common material used for foundations is concrete reinforced with textured steel rods.
Framing: The rough pieces of lumber, such as joists, rafters and studs that form the skeletal structure of the house or addition are the framing.
Grade: This refers to the level of the ground that surrounds the house or addition.
Header: The horizontal beam that supports the weight above the windows and doors.
Joists: Lumber that supports ceilings or floors.
Mudsill: This is the lowest part of a building's frame and fastens directly on top of the foundation.
Permit: An official document that authorizes structural or other modifications to a residence.
Plate: These are the horizontal boards running along the perimeter of the house. Two plates top each wall to reinforce the corners and support the roof rafters.
Rafters: Lumber that supports the weight of the roof and loads on the roof.
Rebar: A reinforcing bar made of steel that distributes pressure throughout a concrete foundation or slab, making it more flexible and less susceptible to separation if cracks develop.
Roof slope: The slope or pitch indicates the angle of the roof. It is noted in terms of inches of rise per 12 inches of run.
Setback: This is the distance between a property line and the edge of a structure on the site.
Sheathing: Is generally a sheet material covering the structural frame of an exterior wall or roof.
Stud: Studs are the upright wooden pieces inside the walls.
Variance: An officially issued or approved exception to building requirements that is issued by the local government.
Zoning ordinance: These cover the use of a building (residential or commercial), its density (single family or multifamily) and its design.
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