City of Virginia Beach Pattern Book
However it can be more delicate and have a shorter useful lifespan than other material choices.
Romex® – A name brand of nonmetallic sheathed electrical cable that is used for indoor wiring.
Roof certification – A written opinion, given by a roofing contractor or inspector, estimating the remaining useful life of a roof system. Under certain circumstances a financial institution may request a "roof cert" for a property prior to issuing a mortgage. This should not to be confused with a roofing material or workmanship guarantee, or warrantee.
Roof jack – Sleeves that fit around black plumbing waste vent pipes at the roof sheeting and are nailed to the sheeting.
Roof joist – The rafters of a flat roof. Lumber used to support the roof sheeting and roof loads. Generally, 2 x 10 inch and 2 x 12 inch boards are used.
Roof sheathing or sheeting – The wood panels or sheet material fastened to the roof rafters or trusses on which the shingle or other roof covering is laid.
Roof valley – The "V" created where two sloping roofs meet.
Rough opening – The horizontal and vertical measurement of a window or door opening before drywall or siding is installed.
Pattern Book Appendices: Appendix B: Glossary: Construction Terms
Sanitary sewer – A sewer system designed for the collection of waste water from the bathroom, kitchen and laundry drains. It is usually not designed to handle storm water.
Rough sill – The framing member at the bottom of a rough opening for a window. It is attached to the cripple studs below the rough opening.
Roughing-in – The initial stage of a plumbing, electrical, heating, carpentry, and/or other project, when all components that won't be seen after the second finishing phase are assembled. See also “heat rough,” “plumbing rough,” and “electrical rough.”
Run, roof – The horizontal distance from the eaves to a point directly under the ridge.
Run, stair – The horizontal distance of a stair tread from the nose to the riser.
R-value – See R-factor. S
Saddle – Two sloping surfaces meeting in a horizontal ridge. Used between the rear face of a chimney, or other vertical surface, and a sloping roof.
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