Soffit

Related terms

• Soffit Vent

  Perforated soffit or inserts that admit intake air to the attic, working with ridge/roof vents to control attic heat and moisture.

• Shake & Shingle Siding

  Individual tapered pieces (sawn shingles or split shakes) for a textured accent or whole-wall look, in cedar or composite.

• Splash Block / Drain Extension

  A block or pipe directing downspout discharge away from the foundation — the cheapest defense against basement and crawl-space water.

• Seamless Gutter

  Gutter formed on site in continuous runs with no mid-run seams to leak — the residential standard over sectional gutter.

• Stair Stringer

  The notched or solid sloped member carrying deck stair treads. Stringer span, spacing, and attachment are common failure points.

• Rise & Run (Stairs)

  The code-governed step height (rise) and depth (run), held consistent so stairs are safe. Uneven rises are a leading code-violation and t…

• Starter Strip

  The first course's anchoring strip at the bottom of the wall that locks in the first siding row at the correct angle.

• Rim / Band Joist (Deck)

  The outer joist closing the deck frame perimeter, to which fascia and rail posts often attach.