City of Virginia Beach Pattern Book
Oriented strand board (OSB) – Also known as chip board or wafer board. A manufactured wood panel composed of 1- and 2-inch wood chips and glue. It is often incorrectly used as a substitute for plywood.
Outrigger – An extension of a rafter beyond the wall line. Usually a smaller member nailed to a larger rafter to form a cornice or roof overhang.
Outside corner – The point at which two walls form an external angle.
Overhang – Outward projecting eave/soffit area of a roof. The part of the roof that hangs out or over the outside wall. See also Cornice.
grooves of thicker material with molded edges for decorative wall treatment.
Paper, building – 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.
Paper, sheathing – A building material, generally paper or felt, used in wall and roof construction as a protection against the passage of air and sometimes moisture.
Particle board – Plywood substitute made of course sawdust that is mixed with resin and pressed into sheets. Used for closet shelving, floor underlayment, stair treads, etc.
Partition – A wall that subdivides spaces within any story of a building or room.
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Padding – A material installed under a carpet to add comfort, isolate sound, and to prolong the life of the carpet.
Paint – A combination of pigments with suitable thinners or oils to provide decorative and protective coatings. Can be oil-, latex-, or water-based.
Panel – A thin flat piece of wood, plywood, or similar material, framed by stiles and rails as in a door (or cabinet door), or fitted into
Pattern Book Appendices: Appendix B: Glossary: Construction Terms
Paver – Material (commonly stone or brick) laid down to make a firm, even surface. Many pavers are installed beside one another to form outdoor walkways or paths, for example.
Payment schedule – A schedule of payments to a contractor agreed upon in advance and usually based upon the amount of work completed. Such a schedule may include a deposit prior to the start of work. Payments are often scheduled for the beginning of the month to allow the contractor to distribute money to the sub-contractors and suppliers by the 10th of the month. The schedule may also include a temporary holdout at the end of the contract for any small items which have not been completed.
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