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Glossary
Featured Fun Term
Fascia (facia)
The horizontal boards that face the outer ends of the roof rafters.
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Architectural/Building Terms
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Select the first letter of the word you are looking for from the list above to jump to that
section of the glossary. If the term you are searching for begins with a digit or a symbol,
select the # link.
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| Fascia (facia) |
| The horizontal boards that face the outer ends of the roof rafters. |
| Flashing |
| Waterproof materials, usually sheet metal, used to prevent water from entering the joints of a building. |
| Flood plain |
| An area designated by governing agencies to be flood prone. |
| Flue |
| A vertical pipe that carries smoke or gases to the outside. |
| Footing |
| Usually of concrete, footings spread the weight of the structure to solid bearing soil below. |
| Foundation |
| The foundation is the substructure below the first floor or below grade. The foundation transfers building loads to the ground. |
| Framing |
| The construction process that consists of erecting the walls, floors, ceilings, and roof of a house. |
| Frost line |
| The depth of the soil at which subsurface water may freeze. This depth varies from region to region and is determined by local building codes. Footings should be constructed below the frost line. |
| Furring |
| Narrow wood or metal strips on which finished walls or ceilings are applied. |
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