Remodeling Terms | Troutdale
Remodeling Terms, or Say What? | Troutdale When you start the process of remodeling your home, you may get a little lost in the jargon used by your contractor and other building professionals as they talk about your project and what's being done. Mud: Plaster, stucco and other liquidly material used to coat a surface. Slump: Refers to the consistency of wet concrete. EIFS: Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems, usually a stucco-like finish applied to the exterior of a house. Fiber Cement: Usually refers to siding, like James Hardie siding products . This type of siding is very durable, but generally requires knowledgeable, professional installation to avoid problems later. Stud: A vertical part of the framed wall, set a proscribed distance apart within the wall. Top Plate/Bottom Plate :The top and bottom parts of a framed wall. Valley: The lowest point on a roof. Truss: A pre-fabricated, triang...