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Horizontal framing that carries the weight of loads above doors, windows, and other openings.
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Header
Horizontal framing that carries the weight of loads above doors, windows, and other openings.
Hearth
The hearth extends the fireplace floor and is made of noncombustible material. Hearths may be flush with the floor or raised above it.
Hip roof
A roof type where all sides slope down.
Housewrap
A paper-like material applied over the wall sheathing to minimize air infiltration.
Humidifier
A device for increasing the humidity of a room to a comfortable level.
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