Remodeling, Renovation & Home Improvement Terms Beginning With 'F'
The exterior face of a building, especially the front or main elevation. For example, the facade of a historic building… [Read full description]
A horizontal board attached to the ends of the rafters or trusses, often used to support gutters and to conceal… [Read full description]
The arrangement and design of windows and other openings in a building. For example, the fenestration of a modern office… [Read full description]
A durable siding material made from a mix of cement, sand, and cellulose fibers. For example, fiber cement siding is… [Read full description]
The process of taking measurements on-site to ensure accurate dimensions for construction or renovation work. For example, a contractor might… [Read full description]
A classification that indicates the fire resistance of a material or assembly, typically measured in hours. For example, a fire-rated… [Read full description]
Thin pieces of material, such as metal or plastic, installed to prevent water from penetrating a building at joints or… [Read full description]
A type of flat glass made by floating molten glass on a bed of molten tin, resulting in a smooth… [Read full description]