NHIE Flashcards Exterior

A durable siding material made of concrete fibers and other materials. Concrete or Cement Siding The arrangement of doors and windows in the facade of a building. Fenestration A block or brickwork on the corner of a building that is used for reinforcement or decorative use; usually constructed of different materials from the walls. Quoin A window that contains two panes of glass (upper and lower), as well as a screen. During warm weather, the extra panes of glass can be slid up and the screen slid down, allowing fresh air to get into the house. Triple Track Storm and Screen Combination A window where only the bottom part moves up and down and the upper part is fixed. Single Hung Window Holes deliberately made in brick veneer applications to carry moisture away from the building and to equalize air pressure. Weep Holes A window similar to an awning window, except it is often hinged at the bottom and opens into the building; commonly found in basements. Hopper Window A brand name for hardboard siding made by mixing wood chips with glue. Masonite A building material made of aggregates, a binder, and water, which is applied over mesh, usually on top of masonry or wood. Stucco A window that does not move at all; often found as picture windows. Fixed Window A rigid, hollow pole with a service cap on top of it, typically installed on the roof or the upper side of an outside wall. Mast The horizontal portion of a stair step. Tread Among the earliest of building materials where soil, dung or straw, and water are made into bricks. Adobe A general term for papers, felts, and similar sheet materials used in buildings without reference to their properties or uses. Generally comes in long rolls. Building Paper Vertical strips of wood (or other materials) located between windows to offer structural support. Mullions Moisture-resistant material used to prevent warm interior air from mixing with cold exterior air and causing condensation to form within the wall. Vapor Barrier A type of siding that has alternating wide boards and narrow wooden strips called battens. Board and Batten Siding Small posts or pillars, often decorative, in a series that support an upper rail. Also called Spindles. Balusters In construction, a siding material made from aluminum that has a baked-on enamel finish. Aluminum A rail and the row of balusters that support it. Seen on porches and staircases and found in a variety of architectural styles. Balustrade A strip of metal, wood, marble or other material attached at the base of a door to help keep rain, snow, etc. from entering a structure. Threshold Bent, galvanized metal flashing that's installed above a horizontal trim board of an exterior window, door, or brick run. It prevents water from getting behind the trim/brick and into the home. Z-bar Flashing Extremely thin sheets of wood. Also a thin slice of wood or brick or stone covering a framed wall. Veneer Finish material such as wood, vinyl and aluminum used on exterior walls of a structure. Siding A window with hinges at the top allowing it to open out and up. Awning Windows Strengthened. Tempered glass will not shatter nor create shards, but will "pelletize" like an automobile window. Required in tub and shower enclosures and locations, entry door glass and sidelight glass, and in a windows when the window sill is less than 16" to the floor. Tempered Each of the vertical boards closing the spaces between the treads of stairways. Riser A vertically sliding window with sashes that allow opening from the top and bottom. Doublehung Window A window that opens on side mounted hinges secured to the window frame. Casement Windows The large starting post to which the end of a stair guard railing or balustrade is fastened. Newel Post Framework that secures the glass in a window or a door. Sash A horizontal shelf at the base of a doorway or window. Sill Plate