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soffit Definition

sof·fit (säfit)

noun

  1. the horizontal underside of an eave, cornice, etc.
  2. the intrados of an arch or vault

Etymology: Fr soffite < It soffitto < VL *suffictus, for L suffixus: see suffix

soffit Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • arch: The soffit of the arch is decorated with seven painted panels.

Converse of object

  • expose: The studios are naturally ventilated and benefit from the mass of the exposed concrete soffits and the generous floor to ceiling heights.
  • hollow: Two-centred doorway with differentially worn, molded dressings in both pink and gray freestone, and a hoodmould with hollowed soffit; all original.
  • have: South wall: sanctuary window has segmental soffit, more pronounced than others.
  • curve: The bars join the roof within the curved white soffit on the underside of the projecting roof.
  • vault: Rosslyn's vaulted soffit features hundreds of small stone cubes, intricately carved with mysterious symbols.
  • flash: We can offer designs for sills, flashing, soffits, column covers or any similar area of work.

Adjective modifier

  • concrete: The low portion of the concrete soffit will be where the custom-designed dining table will sit.
  • two-centred: South wall: south door has an usually high reveal with a two-centred soffit, slightly splayed.
  • flat: A circular ventilator is available where it is necessary to provide ventilation through an existing flat board soffit.

Modifies a noun

  • board: Suits all types of soffit boards from 4mm to 10mm thick.
  • level: A maximum total wall convergence of 70 mm was allowed at slab soffit level.
  • panel: Some soffit panels ( located under the eaves ).
  • vent: If you do not have soffit vents, like me, only a minimal air flow will be felt.

Noun used with modifier

  • upvc: However, modernisation has including uPVC replacement double glazed windows, uPVC soffits, fascias and gutters and a new garage roof.
  • roof: A longitudinal ventilation system with jet fans mounted along the roof soffit was adopted to propel air in the direction of traffic flow.
  • board: A circular ventilator is available where it is necessary to provide ventilation through an existing flat board soffit.
  • fascias: In fascias soffits bargeboards shiplap cladding architraves and trims around windows and doors etc. , PVC-UE the ' e ' stands for expanded.
  • slab: A maximum total wall convergence of 70 mm was allowed at slab soffit level.
  • asbestos: The paint on my asbestos soffit boards is flaking badly.

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