Shed Jargon

SHED JARGON

APEX:                                               The highest point of the shed


BARGE CAPPING :                           Flashing used to cover the gap between the roof and wall sheeting on gable ends


C-SECTION :                                   A steel purlin shaped like the letter C


COLUMNS :                                     The vertical structural components running from floor to roof


CLADDING :                                     Metal sheeting that covers the walls and roof of your shed


FOOTING CAGE :                            Structural plate & cage sunk into footing used to connect RHS frame


FOOTINGS :                                     Foundations formed with reinforced concrete, placed under each column and mullion. Footings are placed regardless of slab                                                                  being poured


FLASHING :                                      Thin waterproof sections of material designed to protect seams from water intrusion


GABLE :                                            The end wall that is peaked. It does not have guttering but finished with barge capping.


GIRT :                                                Horizontal structural section fixed to columns and mullions and used to affix sheeting


GUTTERS :                                        Secured to walls, under eaves to channel water away


HEIGHT :                                           Measurement of floor to eaves (wall height)


INSULATION :                                   Used to control climate. An optional extra that keeps your shed cooler in summer and warmer in winter.


LENGTH :                                          Measurement of depth / length of building


MULLION :                                        A vertical divider used to support sheeting between doors and windows


PERSONAL ACCESS (PA) DOOR :  A door used for foot traffic


RHS :                                                Rectangular Hollow Section Structural steel frame


ROOF PITCH :                                  The angle of the roof


RIDGE CAPPING :                            Folded flashing used to cover the gap at the peak of the roof


SKILLION ROOF :                             A flat roof that is angled slightly so that one end is higher than the other


WIDTH :                                           Measurement of gable end from opposing edges


WHIRLY BIRD :                                 A spinning roof vent used for ventilation purposes


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