Planning glossary
Sheathing
Panels or boards attached to framing as part of a wall, floor, or roof assembly, with structural and enclosure roles depending on design.
Example
Dividing wall area by panel area estimates coverage but does not determine fastening, edge support, or bracing.
Related concepts
Assembly
A defined combination of layers, components, and rules that turns geometry into a building element or quantity recipe.
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A repeated vertical wall-framing member whose material, size, grade, spacing, and role come from a reviewed assembly or design.
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The materials and transitions intended to drain or block liquid water as part of the enclosure.
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