ETIMOLOGÍA DE LA PALABRA SOFFIT
Via French from Italian soffitto, from Latin suffixus something fixed underneath, from suffīgere, from sub- under + fīgere to fasten.
QUÉ SIGNIFICA SOFFIT EN INGLÉS
Sofito
Soffit, en arquitectura, describe la parte inferior de cualquier elemento de construcción. Ejemplos de sofitos incluyen: ▪ la parte inferior de un arco o arquitrabe, ▪ la parte inferior de un tramo de escaleras, bajo el entablamento clásico, ▪ la parte inferior de una cornisa proyectada o lado de la chimenea ▪ la parte inferior de un techo para llenar el espacio Por encima de los gabinetes de cocina, en la esquina del techo y la pared, ▪ la superficie inferior expuesta de cualquier sección saliente exterior de un alero de techo. ▪ la pared en la que se montan los altavoces en un estudio de grabación. ▪ una caja desplegable utilizada para montar una campana de ventilación de la cocina bajo un techo inclinado o alto. En el uso popular, el soffit se refiere más a menudo al material que forma un techo desde la parte superior de una pared exterior de la casa hasta el borde exterior del techo, es decir, puenteando la separación entre el revestimiento de una casa y la línea del techo. Cuando está construido de este modo, el material de soffit es típicamente atornillado o clavado a vigas conocidas como vigas de mirador o miradores para el cortocircuito. El perfil de exposición Soffit en el exterior de un edificio puede variar de unos pocos centímetros a 3 pies o más, dependiendo de la construcción.
definición de soffit en el diccionario inglés
La definición de sofito en el diccionario es la parte inferior de una parte de un edificio o un componente estructural, como un arco, una viga, una escalera, etc.
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10 LIBROS DEL INGLÉS RELACIONADOS CON «SOFFIT»
Descubre el uso de
soffit en la siguiente selección bibliográfica. Libros relacionados con
soffit y pequeños extractos de los mismos para contextualizar su uso en la literatura.
1
The Complete Photo Guide To Home Repair: With 350 Projects ...
If more than 15 percent of vour soffit and tascia boards need repair, your best
option is to replace them. Complete soffit system kits in aluminum or vinyl are
available at most building supply centers. Use the guidelines on these pages for
...
Creative Publishing International,
2004
2
Habitat for Humanity, how to Build a House
Larry Haun, Vincent Laurence, Tim Snyder. CUT SOFFIT PANELING.
Perforations in vinyl soffit material allow ventilation through the eaves. The soffit
panel has a nailing flange with slotted holes similar to those found on vinyl siding
.
Larry Haun, Vincent Laurence, Tim Snyder,
2002
3
Carpentry and Building Construction: A Do-It-Yourself Guide
TOP PLATE — -j LOOKOUT FASCIA FRAMING FOR A BOX SOFFIT RETURN 19
-23 Typical framing details for a box soffit return. CORNICE RETURNS The
cornice return provides a finished end on the cornice as it runs from the fascia to
the ...
4
Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Roofing Siding & Trim: ...
Install a new soffit system if your old system has failed, or if pests have infested
the open eaves areas of your roof overhang. A complete soffit system consists of
fabricated fascia covers, soffit panels (nonventilated or ventilated), and support ...
5
Popular Mechanics Weatherproofing & Insulation
An attic space If insulating between rafters, provide a minimum 2-inch airway
between the insulation and the roof sheathing. Install soffit vents and roof vents.
An attic room Install a ridge vent and roof vents (as close to the eaves as possible
) to ...
Albert Jackson, David Day,
2006
6
Popular Mechanics Complete Home How-to
The best configuration of ventilators for your house depends on how much air
needs to circulate and the way your roof has been framed. Most standard gable
roofs include either vent plugs or continuous vent strips in the soffit under the
eaves.
Albert Jackson, David Day,
2009
7
Finish Carpentry: A Complete Interior & Exterior Guide
A Complete Interior & Exterior Guide William Perkins Spence. 13-25 The soffit on
a sloped box cornice extends up the rake projection to the ridge. NAIL FASCIA
CHANNEL TO ROUGH FASCIA 13-28 Typical installation details. END RAFTER
...
William Perkins Spence,
1995
8
Remodeling a Basement: Expert Advice from Start to Finish
As the drawing below shows, a soffit consists of 2X2s and a face of oriented-
strand board (OSB) nailed to the joists on one or both sides of the duct, beam, or
pipes. If the duct runs next to a wall, an OSB face on one side is connected with
2X4 ...
9
Residential Construction Academy: Carpentry
The open cornice has no soffit. Open cornices give a contemporary or rustic
design while reducing the overall cost. By adding a soffit, a sloped cornice is
created. The soffit is installed directly to the underside of the rafter tails. This is
sometimes ...
10
Audel Complete Building Construction
Soffit vents are not necessary for this to happen. Soffit Vents Most of the soffit
vents made of vinyl, aluminum, and Masonite have either circular holes or slots.
Typically, the vinyl soffits have .125 (1/8)-inch-diameter holes spaced 0.5-inch (1/
2) ...
Mark Richard Miller, Rex Miller, Eugene Leger,
2005
10 NOTICIAS EN LAS QUE SE INCLUYE EL TÉRMINO «SOFFIT»
Conoce de qué se habla en los medios de comunicación nacionales e internacionales y cómo se emplea el término
soffit en el contexto de las siguientes noticias.
Home Fix: To refinish a garage door or not
Q: My house has soffit vents on the eaves, gable vents on each end of the house and a ridge vent. I live in North Carolina. Is this too much ventilation? Also ... «SunHerald.com, Jul 15»
Can there be too much ventilation in an attic?
Q: My house has soffit vents on the eaves, gable vents on each end of the house and a ridge vent. I live in North Carolina. Is this too much ventilation? Also ... «News & Observer, Jul 15»
First aid for the ailing house: Passive ventilation for roof
The best passive ventilation system consists of continuous soffit and ridge vents combined with an unobstructed air space between them of at least 1½ inches on ... «Worcester Telegram, Jul 15»
Enhance Your Home's Exterior With Tips From Callen
While homeowners often think of the need to have a visually appealing and properly functioning roof and siding, the importance of soffit, fascia, and gutters ... «Brookfield Elm Grove Now, Jul 15»
Best passive ventilation: soffit-roof vent combo
The best passive ventilation system consists of continuous soffit and ridge vents combined with an unobstructed air space between them of at least 1 1⁄2 inches ... «Tribune-Review, Jun 15»
Install aluminum soffit for less maintenance
The weight of the aluminum soffit (underside of the overhang) sections is very little, so you should have no problem handling them on a stepladder. «Sioux City Journal, Jun 15»
Exhaust bath fan through attic and roof? No problem
The old fan was vented through the soffit. I don't believe I have an attic, as there seems to be no access to the space. My roof is sloped but my bath ceiling is flat. «Chicago Tribune, Jun 15»
How to keep your attic snow-free
Q. We live in a Colonial with two dormers. When we have high winds, light, powdery snow will blow in through the soffit vents into the unfinished attic. When the ... «Boston Globe, Abr 15»
Homeowner exasperated by ice dams
Replaced solid soffit material with vented — still had ice. Then I had a contractor look at it, and he suggested more insulation. Had a layer of blown-in added, ... «Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, Mar 15»
Mold on roof a ventilation issue
Then install soffit vents on each side of the roof in the soffit, which is the under part of the roof overhang, on each side of the roof. The best soffit vent is a ... «Charlotte Observer, Feb 15»