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Fascia

A flat horizontal member of a cornice placed in a vertical position.


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Fill-Type Insulation

Loose insulating material which is applied by hand or blown into wall spaces mechanically.


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Flashing

Noncorrosive metal used around angles or junctions in roofs and exterior walls to prevent leaks.


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Floor Joists

Framing pieces which rest on outer foundation walls and interior beams or girders.


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Flue

A passageway in a chimney for conveying smoke, gases or fumes to the outside air.


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Footing

Concrete base on which a foundation sits.


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Foundation

Lower parts of walls on which the structure is built. Foundation walls of masonry or concrete are mainly below ground level.


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Framing

The rough lumber of a house-joists, studs, rafters, and beams.


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Furring

Thin wood, or metal applied to a wall to level the surface for lathing, boarding, or plastering, to create an insulating air space, and to damp proof the wall.


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Fuse

A short plug in an electric panel box which opens (breaks) an electrical circuit when it becomes overloaded.



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