|
1. Chimney:
A vertical masonry shaft of reinforced concrete or other approved,
noncombustible, heat: resisting material enclosing one or more flues, it
removes the products of combustion from solid, liquid or gaseous fuel.
2. Flue Liner:
The flue is the hole in the chimney. The liner, usually of terra
cotta protects the brick from harmful smoke gases.
3 Chimney Cap: This top is generally of
concrete. It protects the brick from weather.
4. Chimney Flashing:
Sheet metal flashing provides a tight joint between chimney and
roof.
5. Firebrick: An ordinary brick cannot
withstand the heat of direct fire, so special firebrick is used to line
the fireplace.
6. Ash Dump: A trap door to let the ashes drop
to a pit below, from where they may be easily removed.
7. Cleanout Door: The door to the ash pit or
the bottom of a chimney through which the chimney can be cleaned.
8. Chimney Breast: The inside face or front of
a fireplace chimney.
9. Hearth: The floor of a fireplace that
extends into the room for safety purposes.
10. Ridge: The top intersection of two
opposite adjoining roof surfaces.
11. Ridge Board: The board that follows along
under the ridge.
12. Roof Rafters: The structural members that
support the roof.
13. Collar Beam: It is a tie that keeps the
roof from spreading. Connects similar rafters on opposite side of roof.
14. Roof Insulation: An insulating material
(usually rock wool or fiberglass) in a blanket form placed between the
roof rafters for the purpose of keeping a house warm in the winter, cool
in the summer.
15. Roof Sheathing: The boards that provide
the base for the finished roof.
16. Roofing: The wood, asphalt or asbestos
shingles: or tile, slate or metal: that form the outer protection against
the weather.
17. Cornice: A decorative element made up of
molded members usually placed at or near the top of an exterior or
interior wall.
18. Gutter: The trough that gathers rainwater
from a roof.
19. Downspout: The pipe that leads the water
down from the gutter.
20. Storm Sewer Tile: The underground pipe
that receives the water from the downspouts and carries it to the sewer.
21. Gable: The triangular end of a building
with a sloping roof.
22. Barrage Board: The fascia or board at the
gable just under the edge of the roof.
23. Louvers: A series of slanted slots
arranged to keep out rain, yet allow ventilation.
24. Corner Post: The vertical member at the
corner of the frame, made up to receive inner and outer covering
materials.
25. Studs: The vertical wood members of the
house, usually 2, x 4, generally spaced every 16sinches1.
26. Sill: The board that is laid first on the
foundation and on which the frame rests.
27. Plate: The board laid across the top ends
of the studs to hold them even and rigid.
28. Corner Bracing: Diagonal strips to keep
the frame square and plumb.
29. Sheathing: The first layer of outer wall
covering nailed to the studs.
30. Joist: The structural members or beams
that hold up the floor or ceiling, usually 2, x 10: or 2"x 12, spaced 16
inches apart.
31. Bridging: Cross bridging or solid. Members
at the middle or third points of joist spans to brace one to the next and
to prevent their twisting.
32. Sub: flooring: The rough boards that are
laid over the joist.
33. Flooring Paper: A felt paper laid on the
rough floor to stop air infiltration and, to some extent, noise.
34. Finish Flooring: Usually hardwood, of
tongued and grooved strips.
35. Building Paper: Paper placed outside the
sheath
Diligent Inspections
represents the interests of families purchasing homes. You need to have your
property inspected before closing to safeguard your interests. The inspection report and
review give you a change to have your "eyes open" in relation to the property conditions. Call (281) 480-3388 now to set up an appointment. |
Diligent
Inspection Services