Homeowner's Glossary of Building Terms
Glossary of Home Construction, Repair and Maintenance Definitions. Some words have more than one meaning. Only those meanings relating to this site will be used.
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Hardwood
The close-grained wood from broad-leaved trees such as oak or maple.
Headers
Double wood pieces supporting joists in a floor or double wood members placed on edge over windows and doors to transfer the roof and floor weight to the studs.
Heel
The end of a rafter that rests on the wall plate.
Hip Roof
A roof that slants upward on three or four sides.
Hip
The external angle formed by the juncture of two slopes of a roof.
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