Stucco

Related terms

• Thermal Movement (Composite)

  Composite/PVC boards expand and contract with temperature more than wood; gapping and fastening must follow the maker's spec or boards bu…

• Structural Screw

  An engineered, code-listed screw rated for structural connections (ledgers, posts), replacing lag bolts in many deck details.

• Trim / Casing (Exterior)

  The boards around windows, doors, and corners (wood, PVC, composite). PVC/composite trim resists the rot that plagues painted wood trim.

• Stone Veneer

  Natural or manufactured stone facing applied to a wall. Manufactured (adhered) veneer is lighter/cheaper; both demand a proper drainage p…

• Tropical Hardwood (Ipe)

  Dense, durable hardwood decking (ipe, cumaru) that lasts decades but is heavy, hard to fasten, costly, and needs sourcing diligence.

• 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.

• Under-Deck Drainage

  A membrane or panel system below the joists that channels water away, creating dry usable space under an elevated deck.

• Stair Stringer

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