MOST CAN'T NAME THESE!! 6 Construction Words Every Homeowner Should Know! (Flashing, Sheathing...)

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Construction is full of jargon and technical language, much of which is only relevant to builders and tradespeople. BUT, there are certain construction words and terms that every homeowner should know! In this video, The Honest Carpenter explains 6 construction words that will help you in many contracting situations...

6 Construction Words Every Homeowner Should Know!

1) Flashing--A system of barriers on the exterior of your home, mostly covered by siding and roofing, that help protect the most vulnerable areas of your home from water intrusion.
2) Footings--Rectangular concrete pads situated on hard-packed soils beneath your home. They provide a stable surface for your foundation walls and framing.
3) Joists--The horizontal framing members that create our floors and ceilings (similar to studs)
4) Fascia--The wide, horizontal trim that sits just beneath shingles at the roofline. Fascia is very prone to rot.
5) LVL (Laminate Veneer Lumber)--Large framing members, similar to plywood, which are used to span long distances in houses in order to create more open rooms and floor plans.
6) Sheathing--The plywood panels or strand board panels that wrap the exterior house framing. Sheathing serves many purposes, including structural applications in many areas, helping to prevent the framed house from falling over sideways.

That's it! 6 CONSTRUCTION WORDS AND TERMS EVERY HOMEOWNER SHOULD KNOW!

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