CHAPTER 6 EXTERIORS FOR WOOD LIGHT FRAME CONSTRUCTION

Sequence of Above Ground StructureSequence of Above Ground Structure

Structural Framing & SheathingStructural Framing & Sheathing

Eaves & RakesEaves & Rakes

Roofing Finish; Edge, Felt, ShinglesRoofing Finish; Edge, Felt, Shingles

Exterior Openings & SidingExterior Openings & Siding

thenthen

Interior FinishesInterior Finishes

ROOF TERMINOLOGY

RakeEave

Ridge

RAKE EDGE DETAILS - WITHOUT RAKE EDGE DETAILS - WITHOUT OVERHANGOVERHANG

SIDING

RAKE BOARD

METAL DRIP EDGE

Rake DetailsRake Detailswith Overhangwith Overhang

LOOKOUTS

RAFTER

Eaves DetailsEaves DetailsEAVE DETAILS

METAL DRIP EDGE

SOFFIT• WOOD• METAL• PLASTIC

GUTTER

FASCIA

ROOF DRAINAGEROOF DRAINAGE

PurposePurpose Remove water from the building without wetting Remove water from the building without wetting

the walls or splashing water at the bottom to the walls or splashing water at the bottom to cause erosion & discolor bottom of wall. cause erosion & discolor bottom of wall.

Drainage “System”Drainage “System” GuttersGutters DownspoutsDownspouts Splash blocksSplash blocks Underground PipingUnderground Piping

Downspout

GutterGutter

Materials - Typically•Metal - alum., copper•Plastic

Downspout connected to Underground Piping(Splash block also common)

ROOF VENTILATIONROOF VENTILATION

PurposePurpose Ventilate hot air from attic spaceVentilate hot air from attic space

Extend the Life of the Roofing MaterialExtend the Life of the Roofing MaterialReduce Air Conditioning Costs Reduce Air Conditioning Costs

ComponentsComponents Eave VentilationEave Ventilation Ridge VentilationRidge Ventilation

ROOF VENTILATIONROOF VENTILATION

SOFFIT VENT•STRIP OR PERFORATED SOFFIT

Air Circulation

TO RIDGE OR GABLE VENT

Plastic Soffit - Perforated

Ridge Vent

ROOF SHEATHING “HELD BACK” TO ALLOW THE RIDGE TO BE VENTED

RIDGE VENT

GABLE VENT

ROOFING MATERIALSROOFING MATERIALS

FOR SLOPING ROOFSFOR SLOPING ROOFS

Asphalt ShinglesAsphalt Shingles

Wood ; shingles, split shakesWood ; shingles, split shakes

TileTile

SlateSlate

Sheet MetalSheet Metal

FOR FLAT OR LOW SLOPING ROOFSFOR FLAT OR LOW SLOPING ROOFS

Built-up asphalt & feltsBuilt-up asphalt & felts

Single Ply Modified Single Ply Modified

ASPHALT SHINGLES - (ARCHITECTURAL)

ASPHALT FELT

Roofing FeltAsphalt Shingles - Packaged

Laid from the Eave up

Metal Shingles

METAL ROOFING

METAL ROOFING

TILE ROOFING

EXTRUDED CONCRETE ROOF TILES

SPLIT CEDAR SHAKES

SLATE ROOFING & COPPER FLASHING

SLATE WITH PREDRILLED HOLES

SINGLE MEMBRANE “MODIFIED” ROOF

“BUILT-UP” ASPHALT ROOF

OPENINGS IN EXTERIOR WALLSOPENINGS IN EXTERIOR WALLS

Windows and DoorsWindows and Doors

Weather StrippingWeather Stripping

Flashing to expel waterFlashing to expel water

WINDOWS & DOOR – ROUGH OPENINGSWINDOWS & DOOR – ROUGH OPENINGS

HeaderHeader

RoughOpening

Door Frame

SidingSheathing

Interior Wall Board

Flashing

Rough Opening

HOUSE WRAPHOUSE WRAP

Installed Over SheathingInstalled Over Sheathing

Inhibits Air Infiltration Inhibits Air Infiltration

SidingSiding

Siding MaterialsSiding Materials Wood Board SidingWood Board Siding Plywood SidingsPlywood Sidings Shingle SidingsShingle Sidings Metal & Plastic (Vinyl) SidingsMetal & Plastic (Vinyl) Sidings SteelSteel Stucco (& EIFS)Stucco (& EIFS) MasonryMasonry

WOOD OR CEMENT BOARD SIDING

VINYL SHINGLE SIDING

VinylVinyl Siding Siding

Rough Sawn Pine

EXTERIOR INSULATION & FINISH SYSTEMinsulation board being attached to

gypsum board sheathing

Exterior Insulation & Finish SystemCementitious base coat being applied

EIFS Finish Coat Applied

BRICK VENEER

STONE VENEER

Paints & CoatingsPaints & Coatings

PaintsPaints

StainsStains

VarnishesVarnishes

SealersSealers

Coating Materials - GroupsCoating Materials - Groups

Water Based Water Based Commonly referred to as - LatexCommonly referred to as - Latex Cleanup w/ soap & waterCleanup w/ soap & water

Solvent BasedSolvent Based Commonly referred to as Oil basedCommonly referred to as Oil based Cleanup w/ mineral spirits, Cleanup w/ mineral spirits,

turpentineturpentine

TYPES OF COATING MATERIALSTYPES OF COATING MATERIALS

Paints (Provide a solid surface coating)Paints (Provide a solid surface coating) Flat, Semi-Gloss, & Gloss Flat, Semi-Gloss, & Gloss Latex & EnamelLatex & EnamelStains (change color or color & coat))Stains (change color or color & coat)) Transparent to semi-transparent & solidsTransparent to semi-transparent & solids Transparent - high vehicle and dyeTransparent - high vehicle and dye Semi-transparent; more pigment Semi-transparent; more pigment Clear Coatings (Protective transparent coating)Clear Coatings (Protective transparent coating) Varnish, lacquers (use indoors)Varnish, lacquers (use indoors) Sealers ; transparent and opaqueSealers ; transparent and opaque