luxury simplified construction guide to terms in charleston construction, charleston sc

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Many trades have their own terminology and practices. For those working in that trade, their use becomes second nature and their meaning obvious. For a newcomer those new words and phrases can be daunting and also a barrier to clear understanding. This short guide will assist our customers in understanding common construction terms and their application. Whether restoring an historic downtown antebellum mansion or building a high-end custom vacation home, the basic descriptions remain the same. Luxury Simplified Construction Inc, 31 Amherst S t, Charleston SC 29403 Guide to construction terms used in historic downtown Charleston, SC. www.luxurysimplifiedgroup.com Principal - Joe Lobert 843.200.2540 | [email protected]

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Many trades have their own terminology and practices. For those working in that trade, their use becomes second nature and their meaning obvious. For a newcomer those new words and phrases can be daunting and also a barrier to clear understanding. This short guide will assist our customers in understanding common construction terms and their application. Whether restoring an historic downtown antebellum mansion or building a high-end custom vacation home, the basic descriptions remain the same. �

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Guide  to  construction  terms  used  in  historic  downtown  Charleston,  SC.  

www.luxurysimplifiedgroup.com

Principal - Joe Lobert 843.200.2540 | [email protected]

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Glossary� of� terms� used� in� Residential� Construction

An Introduction �... �

Jargon pervades all our lives and each industry or profession seems to have its own unique words. Sometimes these are necessary to describe a unique process or material but more often than not they are just the literal representation of what the tradesman has called it over time.

Residential construction is not immune from this trend. To help you understand basic terms and how they affect your building process we have created a simple glossary of terms.

Our final piece of advice on this subject – if in any doubt at all then please, just ask.

Everyone on our team always has the time to teach. �

Note  –  the  glossary  is  extracted  from  the  “Homeowners  Guide  to  Building  Terms”,  US  Department  of  Housing  and  Urban  Development,  with  additions  by  Luxury  Simplified  Construction  that  are  pertinent  to  practices  used  in  the  Charleston  SC  marketplace.    

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About  Us  

“We are a  Real  Estate  group  with  expertise   in  Construction,  Restoration,  Rentals,  Sales  and  Renovation  of  properties  in  the  Charleston  market.  Based  at  95  Broad  &  31  Amherst  Streets,  Charleston  SC.“  

At any given time we have multiple projects underway.

A sample of recent and ongoing projects are documented on our Pinterest site at http://www.pinterest.com/luxsimplified/.

Here, you can follow these projects as they unfold from beginning to final completion. You can also view previous projects ranging from single family homes to restaurants to our historic restoration of a grand wedding venue.

Along the way we share snippets of design ideas and ways you can explore and experience the Charleston lifestyle. �

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A  Acoustical  Tile�

Air  Duct�

Ampere�Apron�

B  Backfill�

Balusters�Balustrade�

BAR�

Baseboard�

Batt�

Batten�

Beam  

Bearing  Wall  

Bib  or  Bibcock  

Special� tile� for� walls� and� ceilings� made� of� mineral,� wood,� vegetable� fibers,� cork,� or� metal.� Its� purpose� is� to� control� sound� volume,� while� providing� cover.�Pipes� that� carry� warm� air� and� cold� air� to� rooms� and� back� to� furnace� or� air� conditioning� system.�The� rate� of� flow� of� electricity� through� electric� wires.�A� paved� area,� such� as� the� juncture� of� a� driveway� with� the� street� or� with� a� garage� entrance.�

The� gravel� or� earth� replaced� in� the� space� around� a� building� wall� after foundations� are� completed.�Upright� supports� of� a� balustrade� rail.�A� row� of� balusters� topped� by� a� rail,� edging� a� balcony� or� a� staircase.�

Board� of� Architectural� Review.� A� review� board� in� Charleston� with� governance� over� buildings� in� the� historic� districts.� �A� board� along� the� floor� against� walls� and� partitions� to� hide� gaps.�

Insulation�� in � the�� form�� of�� a blanket,�� rather�� than��� loose�� filling,�� usually� resin� bonded� glass� fibre.�Small� thin� strips� covering� joints� between� wider� boards� on� exterior� building� surfaces.�One� of� the� principal� horizontal� wood� or� steel� members� of� a� building.�

A� wall� that� supports� a� floor� or� roof� of� a� building.�A� water� faucet� to� which� a� hose� may� be� attached,� also� called� a� hose� bib� or� sill� cock.�Seeping� of� resin� or� gum� from� lumber.� This� term� is� also� used� in� referring� to� the� process� of� drawing� air� from� water� pipes.�A� piece� of� wood� or� other� material� used� to� form� a� triangle� and� stiffen� some� part� of� a� structure.�Construction� technique� using� posts� and� cross�-bracing� for� greater� rigidity.�Brick� used� as� the� outer� surface� of� a� framed� wall.�

Small� wood� or� metal� pieces� placed� diagonally� between� floor� joists.�Heavy� paper� used� in� walls� or� roofs� to� dampproof.�A� roofing� material� applied� in� sealed,� waterproof� layers,� where� there is�� only a � � slight�� slope�� to�� the�� roof.�Joining� point� of� two� pieces� of� wood� or� molding.�Electricity� cable� wrapped� in� rubber� with� a� flexible� steel� cover.�C  A� projecting� beam� or� joist,� not� supported� at� one� end,� used� to� supportan� extension� of� a� structure.�The� member� that� supports� the� steps� or� treads� of� a� stair.�

Bleeding�

Brace�

Braced�� Framing�

Brick  Veneer �

Bridging

Building  Paper �

Built-Up  Roof �

Butt  Joint�

Bx Cable �

Cantilever�

Carriage�

Casement� A� window� sash� that� opens� on� hinges� at� the� vertical� edge.�

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Casing� Door� and� window� framing.�A� hollow� wall� formed� by� firmly� linked� masonry� walls,� providing� an� insulating�� air�� space�� between.�Concrete� capping� around� the� top� of� chimney� bricks� and� around� the� floors� to� protect� the� masonry� from� the� elements.�Wooden� molding� on� a� wall� around� a� room� at� the� level� of� a� chair� back.�Molding� with� pared�-off� corners.�A� groove� in� a� masonry� wall� or� through� a� floor� to� accommodate� pipes� or� ducts.�The� horizontal� projection� usually� inside� a� building� of� a� chimney� from the� wall� in� which� it� is� built.�A� safety� device� that� opens� (breaks)� an� electric� circuit� automatically� when� it� becomes� overloaded.�A� tank� to� catch� and� store� rain� water.�

A� long� thin� board,� thicker� on� one� edge,� overlapped� and� nailed� on� for exterior� siding.�Building� codes� as� govern� building� standards� and� practices.� �A� horizontal� beam� fastened� above� the� lower� ends� of� rafters� to� add rigidity.�Tile� or� brick� used� to� cap� or� cover� the� top� of� a� masonry� wall.�

A� horizontal� projection� from� a� wall,� forming� a� ledge� or� supporting� a�structure� above� it.�A� strip� of� wood� or� metal� for� protecting� the� external� corners� of�plastered� walls.�Horizontal� projection� at� the� top� of� a� wall� or� under� the� overhanging�part� of� the� roof.�A� horizontal� row� of� bricks,� cinder� blocks� or� other� masonry� materials.�Concealed� light� sources� behind� a� cornice� or� horizontal� recess� that�directs� the� light� upon� a� reflecting� ceiling.�A� shallow,� unfinished� space� beneath� the� first� floor� of� a� house� which�has� no� basement,� used� for� visual� inspection� and� access� to� pipes� and�ducts.� Also,� a� shallow� space� in� the� attic,� immediately� under� the� roof.�Cut� off� framing� members� above� and� below� windows.�

D  The� rough� frame� of� a� door.�The� projecting� frame� of� a� recess� in� a� sloping� roof.�An� insulating� window� formed� of� two� thicknesses� of� glass� with� a�sealed� air� space� between� them.�

Cavity  Wall�

Chimney  Cap  

Chair  Rail  Chamfered Edge �

Windows� with� an� upper� and� lower� sash,� each� supported� by� cords� andweights.�A� spout� or� pipe� to� carry� rainwater� down� from� a� roof� or� gutters.�

Chase�

Chimney  Breast  

Circuit  Breaker

Cistern� Clapboard�

Code�Collar  Beam  

Coping�

Corbel�

Corner  Bead  

Cornice��

Course�

Cove  Lighting�

Crawl  Space  

Cripples�

Door  Buck  

Dormer��

Double� Glazing�

Double  Hung  Windows� Downspout  Leader  Cripples� A� pipe� for� conducting� rainwater� from� the� roof� to� a� cistern� or� to� the�

ground� by� way� of� a� downspout.�Downspout�� Strap� A� piece� of� metal� that� secures� the� downspout� to� the� eaves� or� wall� of�

a building.

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Drip�Dry  Wall�

E  Eaves� Efflorescence� Effluent� �

F  Fascia�

�The� projecting� part� of� a� cornice� that� sheds� rainwater.�A� wall� surface� of� plasterboard� or� material� other� than� plaster.�

The� extension� of� roof� beyond� house� walls.�White� powder� that� forms� on� the� surface� of� brick.�Treated� sewage� from� a� septic� tank� or� sewage� treatment� plant.�

A� flat� horizontal� member� of� a� cornice� placed� in� a� vertical� position.�

Fill-Type  Insulation � Loose� insulating� material� that� is�� applied�� by�� hand�� or�� blown��� into�� wall�spaces� mechanically.�

Flashing� Noncorrosive� metal� used� around� angles� or� junctions� in� roofs� and

Floor  Joists�

Flue�

Footing�

Foundation�

Framing�

exterior� walls� to� prevent� leaks.�Framing� pieces� that� rest� on� outer� foundation� walls� and� interior� beams� or� girders.�A� passageway� in� a� chimney� for� conveying� smoke,� gases� or� fumes� to� the� outside� air.�Concrete� base� on� which� a� foundation� sits.�

Lower� parts� of� walls� on� which� the� structure� is� built.� Foundation� walls of� masonry� or� concrete� are� mainly� below� ground� level.�The� rough� lumber� of� a� house�-joists,�� studs,�� rafters,�� and�� beams.�

Furring� Thin� wood,� or� metal� applied� to� a� wall� to� level� the� surface� for� lathing,�boarding,� or� plastering,� to� create� an� insulating� air� space,� and� to� damp�proof� the� wall.�

Fuse� A� short� plug� in� an� electric� panel� box� that� opens� (breaks)� an� electrical�circuit� when� it� becomes� overloaded.�

G  The� triangular� part� of� a� wall� under� the� inverted� "v" of� the� roof� line.�Gable�

Gambrel  Roof � A� roof� with� two� pitches,� designed� to� provide� more� space� on� upper�floors.� The� roof� is� steeper� on� its� lower� slope� and� flatter� toward� the�ridge.� Also� known� as� a� Dutch� or� Mansard� roof.�

Girder� A� main� member� in� a� framed� floor� supporting� the� joists� that� carry� theflooring� boards.� It� carries� the� weight� of� a� floor� or� partition.�Fitting� glass� into� windows� or� doors.�The� point� at� which� the� ground� rests� against� the� foundation� wall.�

Glazing� Grade  Line  

Green  Lumber � Lumber� which� has� been� inadequately� dried� and� which� tends� to� warp�or� "bleed"� resin.�

Grounds� Pieces� of� wood� embedded� in� plaster� of� walls� to� which� skirtings� are�attached.� Also� wood� pieces� used� to� stop� the� plaster� work� around�doors� and� windows.�

Gusset� A� brace� or� bracket� used� to� strengthen� a� structure.�Gutter� A� channel� at� the� eaves� for� conveying� away� rain� water.�

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H  Hardyplank�

Hardwood�

Headers�

Heel�

Hip  Roof �Hip�

I  I-beam �

J  Jalousies�

Jamb�Joist�

A� cementacious� plank� similar� to� wood� siding� and� used� as � an� alternative� to.� � Resistant� to� rot� and� termite� infestation.� � Can� be� used in�� most�� areas�� but�� may�� be�� restricted�� under�� BAR�� overnance.� � The� close�-grained� wood� from� broad� leaved�� trees�� such�� as�� oak�� or� maple.�Double� wood� pieces� supporting� joists� in� a� floor� or� double� wood� members� placed� on� edge� over� windows� and� doors� to� transfer� the� roof� and� floor� weight� to� the� studs.�The� end� of� a� rafter� that� rests� on� the� wall� plate.�

A� roof� that� slants� upward� on� three� or� four� sides.�The� external� angle� formed� by� the� juncture� of� two� slopes� of� a� roof.�

A rolled or extruded metal beam having a cross section resembling the letter I.

Windows� with� movable,� horizontal� glass� slats� angled� to� admit� ventilation� and� keep� out� rain.� This� term� is� also� used� for� outside� shutters� of� wood� constructed� in� this� way.�An� upright� surface� that� lines� an� opening� for� a� door� or� window.�A� small� rectangular� sectional� member� arranged� parallel� from� wall� to� wall� in� a� building,� or� resting� on� beams� or� girders.� They� support� a� floor or� the� laths� or� furring� strips� of� a� ceiling.�

K  Kiln-Dried� Artificial� drying� of� lumber,� superior� to� most� lumber� that� is� air� dried.�

The� middle� post� of� a� truss.� Large,� heavy� screws,� used� where� great�strength� is� required,� as� in� heavy� framing� or� when� attaching� ironwork�to� wood.�

L  

Large,� heavy� screws,� used� where� great� strength� is� required,� as� in� heavy� framing� or� when� attaching� ironwork� to� wood.�A� steel� tube� sometimes� filled� with� concrete,� used� to� support� girders� or� other� floor� beams.�One� of� a� number� of� thin� narrow� strips� of� wood� nailed�� to�� rafters,� ceiling� joists,� wall� studs,� etc.� to� make� a� groundwork� or� key� for� slates, tiles,� or� plastering.�Tiles� in� the� trenches� carrying� treated� wastes� from� septic� tanks.�A� piece� of� wood� that� is�� attached�� to�� beam�� to�� support�� joists.�

King-Post�

Lag-Screws� or� Coach-Screws� Lally  Column  

Lath�

Leaching  Bed � Ledger�Lintel� The� top� piece� over� a� door� or� window� that� supports� walls� above� the�

opening.�Load-Bearing  Wall � A� strong� wall� capable� of� supporting� weight.�

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Louver� An� opening� with� horizontal� slats� to� permit� passage� of� air,� butexcluding� rain,� sunlight� and� view.�

M  Walls� built� by� a� mason,� using� brick,� stone,� tile� or� similar� materials.�A� strip� of� decorative� material� having� a� plane� or� curved� narrow�surface� prepared� for� ornamental� application.� These� strips� are� oftenused� to� hide� gaps� at� wall� junctures.�Treated� paper� or� metal� that� retards� or� bars� water� vapor,� used� to�keep� moisture� from� passing� into� walls� or� floors.�Slender� framing� which� divides� the� lights� or� panes� of� windows.�

N  The� upright� post� or� the� upright� formed� by� the� inner� or� smaller� ends�of� steps� about� which� steps� of� a� circular� staircase� wind.� In� a� straight�flight� staircase,� the� principal� post� at� the� foot� or� the� secondary� post� at�a� landing.�The� rounded� edge� of� a� stair� tread.�

P  A� rough� coat� of� mortar� applied� over� a� masonry� wall� as� protection� or finish;� may� also� serve� as� a� base� for� an� asphaltic� waterproofing� compound� below� grade.� Can� be� known � as� scratch� coat� in� plaster� work.�Permission� from� the� relevant� City� department� for� major� works� –�demolition,� tree� removal,� general� construction�.�A� projection� or� the� foundation� wall� used� to� support� a� floor� girder� orstiffen� the� wall.�The� angle� of� slope� of� a� roof.�

R  

Gypsum� board,� used� instead� of� plaster,�� more�� susceptible�� to�� black� mold� if� allowed� to� get� wet..�Pieces� of� wood� placed� on� wall� surfaces� as� fastening� devices.� The� bottom� member� of� the� wall� is� the� sole� plate� and� the� top� member� is� the� rafter� plate.�A� chamber� which� can� serve� as� a� distribution� area� for� heating� or� cooling� systems,� generally� between� a� false� ceiling� and� the� actual� ceiling.�Treatment� of� joints� in� masonry� by� filling� with� mortar� to� improve� appearance� or� protect� against� weather.�Wall� construction� in� which� beams� are� supported� by� heavy� posts� rather� than� many� smaller� studs.� Often� used� in� farm� structures.� Construction� of� components� such� as� walls,� trusses,� or� doors,� before delivery� to� the� building� site.�

A� groove� cut� in� a� board� to� receive� another� board.�Coils� of� electricity,� hot� water� or� steam� pipes� embedded� in� floors,�ceilings,� or� walls� to� heat� rooms.�

Masonry  Molding  

Moisture  Barrier  

Mullion  

Newel  

Nosing  

Parging  

Permit  

Pilaster  

Pitch  

Plasterboard

Plates  

Plenum  

Pointing  

Post And Beam  

Prefabrication  

Rabbet Radiant  Heat

Rafter   One� of� a� series� of� structural� roof� members� spanning� from� an� exterior�

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wall� to� a� center� ridge� beam� or� ridge� board.�Reinforced�Concrete�

Concrete� strengthened� with� wire� or� metal� bars.�

Ridge  Pole� A� thick� longitudinal� plank� to� which� the� ridge� rafters� of� a� roof� areattached.�

Riser� The� upright� piece� of� a� stair� step,� from� tread� to� tread.�Roof  Sheathing� Sheets,� usually� of� plywood,� which� are� nailed� to� the� top� edges� of�

trusses� or� rafters� to� tie� the� roof� together� and� support� the� roofing�material.�

S  Sandwich  Panel  

Sash�

Scotia�

A� panel� with� plastic,� paper,� or� other� material� enclosed� between� two� layers�� of a � � different�� material.�The� movable� part� of� a� window� frame� in� which� panes� of� glass� are set� in� a� window� or� door� and� can� slide� vertically.�� Often� sealed� shut� when� air� conditioning� is� installed.�A� concave� molding.�

Scuttle  Hole�

Seepage��� Pit�

A� small� opening� either� to� the� attic,� to� the� crawl� space� or� to� the� plumbing� pipes.�A� sewage� disposal� system� composed� of� a� septic� tank� and� a� connected� cesspool.�A� sewage� settling� tank� in� which� part� of� the� sewage� is� converted� into� gas� and� sludge� before� the� remaining� waste� is� discharged� by� gravity� into�� a leaching�� bed�� underground.�Handcut� wood� shingles.�The� first� covering� of� boards� or� material� on� the� outside� wall� or� roof�prior� to� installing� the� finished� siding� or� roof� covering.�Thin� tapered� piece� of� wood� used� for� leveling� or� tightening� a� stair� orother� building� element.�Pieces� of� wood,� asbestos� or� other� material� used� as� an� overlapping�outer� covering� on� walls� or� roofs.�Boards� with� rabbeted� edges� overlapping.�Siding� Boards� of� special� design� nailed� horizontally� to� vertical� studs�with� or� without� intervening� sheathing� to� form� the� exposed� surface� ofoutside� walls� of� frame� buildings.�The� lowest� member� of� the� house� framing� resting� on� top� of� the�foundation� wall.� Also� called� the� mud� sill.�Narrow� boards� around� the� margin� of� a� floor;� baseboards.�

Concrete� floor� placed� directly� on� earth� or� a� gravel� base� and� usually�about� four� inches� thick.�Strip� of� wood� laid� over� concrete� floor� to� which� the� finished� wood�floor� is� nailed� or� glued.�The� visible� underside� of� structural� members� such� as� staircases,�cornices,� beams,� a� roof� overhang� or� eave.�Easily� worked� wood� or� wood� from� a� tree� that� bears� cones� (fir� tree)�

Septic  Tank  

Shakes�Sheathing  (See  Wall  Sheathing)� Shim�

Shingles�

Shiplap� Shiplap�

Sillplate

Skirtings�

Slab�

Sleeper�

Soffit�

Softwood�

Soil�� Stack� Vertical� plumbing� pipe� for� waste� water.�

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Stringer� A� long,� horizontal� member� that� connects� uprights� in� a� frame� or�supports� a� floor� or� the� like.� One� of� the� enclosed� sides� of� a� stair�supporting� the� treads� and� risers.�

Strapping�

Studs�

Metal� straps� used� to� hold� a� building� together� in� the� event� of� severe�weather.� Usually� securing� the� building� to� the� foundation,� used� across�the� exterior� of� floors� and� holding� the� rafters� to� the� walls.� � Specified�by� Building� Code.�In� wall� framing,� the� vertical� members� to� which� horizontal� pieces� are�nailed.� Studs� are� spaced� either� 16� inches� or� 24� inches� apart.�

Subfloor� Usually,� plywood� sheets� that� are� nailed� directly� to� the� floor� joists� and�that� receive� the� finish� flooring.�

Sump� A� pit� in� the� basement� in� which� water� collects� to� be� pumped� out� with�a� sump� pump.�

Swale� A� wide� shallow� depression� in� the� ground� to� form� a� channel� for� storm�water� drainage.�

T  Tie� A� wood� member� which� binds� a� pair� of� principal� rafters� at� the� bottom.�

Tile��� Field�

Toenail�

Open�-joint�� drain�� tiles��� laid�� to�� distribute�� septic�� tank�� effluent�� over�� an absorption� area� or� to� provide� subsoil� drainage� in� wet� areas.� Driving� nails� at� an� angle� into� corners� or� other� joints.�

Tongue AndGroove�

Carpentry� joint� in� which� the� jutting� edge� of� one� board� fits� into� the�grooved� end� of� a� similar� board.�

Trap� A� bend� in� a� water� pipe� to� hold� water� so� gases� will� not� escape� fromthe� plumbing� system� into� the� house.�

Tread� The� horizontal� part� of� a� stair� step.�Truss� A� combination� of� structural� members� usually� arranged� in� triangular

units� to� form� a� rigid� framework� for� spanning� between� load� bearing�walls.�

V  The� depression� at� the� meeting� point� of� two� roof� slopes.�Valley�

Vapor  Barrier� �Material� such� as� paper,� metal� or� paint� that� is�� used�� to�� prevent�� vapor from� passing� from� rooms� into� the� outside� walls.�

Venetian  Window � A� window� with� one� large� fixed� central� pane� and� smaller� panes� at�each� side.�A� pipe� that� allows� gas� to� escape� from� plumbing� systems.�The� edge� of� tiles,� slates� or� shingles,� projecting� over� the� gable� of� a�roof.�

W  The� lower� three� or� four� feet� of� an� interior� wall� when� lined� with�paneling,� tile� or� other� material� different� from� the� rest� of� the� wall.�Sheets� of� plywood,� gypsum� board,� or� other� material� nailed� to� the�outside� face� of� studs� as� a� base� for� exterior� siding.�Metal,� wood,� plastic� or� other� material� installed� around� door� and�window� openings� to� prevent� air� infiltration.�

Vent��� Pipe�Verge�

Wainscoting�

Wall  Sheathing�

Weather�� stripping�

Weep  Hole   A� small� hole� in� a� wall� that� permits� water� to� drain� off.�

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