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Stone Mountain Cabins

facade: The front elevation or face of a structure.

face size: The exposed width of a modeled piece of lumber after installation.

face veneer: Veneer selected for exposed surfaces in plywood. Especially selected for decorative paneling.

facing: Any material attached to the outer portion of a wall used as a finished surface.

fascia: A vertical board nailed onto the ends of the rafters.

fill: Sand, gravel, or loose earth used to bring a sub grade up to a desired level around a house.

filled insulation: A loose insulating material poured from bags or blown by machine into walls.

fire stop: A solid, tight closure of a concealed space, placed to prevent the spread of fire and smoke through such a space. In a frame wall, this will usually consist of 2 by 4 cross blocking between studs.