soffit
Arch's hidden ceiling
A soffit is the underside of an architectural element—the horizontal surface beneath a roof overhang, arch, balcony, or staircase.
In residential construction, soffits typically refer to the panels covering the gap between a house's siding and the roofline: The vinyl soffits need to be replaced.
Soffits often contain vents for attic ventilation.
Edge channel for runoff
- overhangSection projecting beyond support
- rooflineUpper building contour
- flashingRepeated brief illumination
- bargeboardDecorative gable edge covering
downspout · cornice · ventilation · perforated · enclosed
Decorative cornice block
- consoleComfort in distress
- cofferSecure valuables container
- entablatureBeam structure on columns
- architraveLowest entablature element
frieze · cornice · pediment · volute · capital · caryatid · triglyph · acanthus
Beam over an opening
- archCurved spanning structure
- vaultSecure storage chamber
- domeRounded vault forming roof
- staircaseIndoor flight of steps
balcony · beam · cantilever · colonnade · portico · arcade · bridging · underside
Decorative architectural edging
- trimRemove unwanted edges
- beadboardGrooved tongue-and-groove paneling
- panelingInterior wall sheathing
- millworkFactory-made wooden components
coffered · ornamental · plasterwork · fillet · groove · fluting · casing · carved
Structural or contextual shaping
- installPut into service
- carpentryWood construction trade
- plywoodEngineered layered wood panels
- sidingExterior wall covering
cladding · brackets · sealant · nailing · furring · retrofit · repair · replacement
Limb enabling flight
- fuselageAircraft's central structure
- undercarriageFramework beneath a vehicle
- aerodynamicMinimizing drag through shape
- nacelleAircraft engine housing
cowling · airframe · leading-edge · belly · fairing
gutter
Edge channel for runoff
- overhangSection projecting beyond support
- rooflineUpper building contour
- flashingRepeated brief illumination
bargeboard · downspout · cornice · ventilation · perforated · enclosed
dentil
Decorative cornice block
- consoleComfort in distress
- cofferSecure valuables container
- entablatureBeam structure on columns
architrave · frieze · cornice · pediment · volute · capital · caryatid · triglyph · acanthus · cassette
lintel
Beam over an opening
staircase · balcony · beam · cantilever · colonnade · portico · arcade · bridging · underside · ceiling
molding
Decorative architectural edging
millwork · coffered · ornamental · plasterwork · fillet · groove · fluting · casing · carved · painted
framing
Structural or contextual shaping
siding · cladding · brackets · sealant · nailing · furring · retrofit · repair · replacement · cutting
wing
Limb enabling flight
- fuselageAircraft's central structure
- undercarriageFramework beneath a vehicle
- aerodynamicMinimizing drag through shape
nacelle · cowling · airframe · leading-edge · belly · fairing
- building partsfacades, wall, door, windows, floor
- house exteriorsfront door, siding, roof, windows, garage door
- lumberlumber, timber, oak, pine, cedar
- stairsstair, stairs, treads, steps, staircase
- Construction Lingostud, studs, drywall, sheetrock, framing
- roofingshingle, shingles, tile, asphalt shingles, metal roofing