Key Terms - Chapter 19 Flashcards
Cape Cod
One-and-a-half story which may allow for future expansion
Certificate of Occupancy
document issued by a local government agency after a satisfactory inspection of a structure, authorizing the occupancy of the structure.
concrete slab
can be poured directly on the ground on flat land, eliminating the crawl space
fascia
the outer edge of the soffit
flashing
metal strip used to keep moisture out of wood
footing
The concrete base below the frost line that supports the foundation of the structure
foundation vents
installed in foundation wall to allow venting in a crawl space
framing
the wooden skeleton of the home
frieze board
a wooden member fastened directly under the soffit to prevent wind and moisture intrusion
gable roof
has two slopes opposite each other
girder
a long board in the middle of the house that floor joists are connected to
headers
framing structure across the top of windows and doors to carry the load of the span
hip roof
has four slopes; two sets of slopes opposite each other
HVAC (heating, ventilation,and air conditioning)
heating, ventilation & air conditioning
insulation
resists the flow of heat from one area to another
joist
used for floor and ceiling framing
North Carolina Uniform Residential Building Code
based on the International Residential Code but modified for local needs
on center
studs are measured to the center of the board to provide consistent support for exterior and interior walls
piers
built inside the foundation walls to provide additional support for the house
rafter
used in the roof system
ranch style
popular style, usually most cost per square foot
R-factor
resistance to heat transfer
ridge board
the highest part of the framing and forms the top line of the roof
sheathing
plywood or other similar material fastened on the exterior walls or roof
sill
the bottom most board
the foundation sill sits atop the foundation
soffit
the area under the eave
studs
the vertical boards in the structure
truss
constructed in a factory from smaller pieces of wood nailed together in triangular patterns for strength
Tudor style
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vapor barrier
installed under the house and around the walls to prevent moisture damage and air intrusion
Victorian
architectural style seeing a resurgence because of factory made and molded trim for exterior detailing
weather stripping
helps seal up doors to prevent air intrusion
weepholes
small holes on the bottom course of brick to allow moisture behind the bricks to escape and allows air to circulate behind the bricks to keep the space dry
