INTRODUCTORY GUIDE TO BUILD OR BUY HOMES

Use this FREE full color guide to make better decisions when you Buy Homes.

This image-packed glossary introduces the equipment, tools, tips, techniques, structural components, and design elements involved in architecture, landscaping, home improvements, and interior design.

View a diverse selection of stunning architectural forms and elegant interiors.

Dream up your own home building ideas from this carefully curated collection of images with concise, instructional definitions.

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ABODE

The Picture Dictionary of Home Design And Architecture

by Judee Shipman

CHAPTER 46

RABBET - RANCH

RABBET: A rectangular groove cut into the corner edge of a board. People who buy homes or build furniture often see this type of joinery.

Shown below, a dovetail rabbet joint.

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RABBETING BIT: A kind of drill bit used with a router.

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RABBET JOINT: The joining of two pieces of rabbeted wood.

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RADIAL ARM SAW: A circular saw mounted onto a sliding attachment.

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RADIANT HEATING: A method of heating where a hot surface warms the objects surrounding it.

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RADIATION: Energy transmitted from a heat source to the surrounding air.

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RADON: A naturally occurring radioactive gas common in many parts of the United States. Radon is kept out of buildings by way of proper, well working ventilation systems or vapor barriers.

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RADON SYSTEM: A ventilation system installed beneath a structural wood floor, designed to fan radon gas to the outside of a building.

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RAFTER: A piece of lumber that supports the weight of a roof. People who buy homes will surely notice the roof rafters.

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RAFTER ANGLE SQUARE: See Speed Square.

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RAFTER BLOCKING: A technique used in roof construction where short two-by-fours are added to the rafters for additional support.

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RAIL: 1) A cross beam on a window sash. 2) A balustrade placed at the edge of a staircase or other elevated surface to prevent people from falling off. 3) Any relatively lightweight horizontal piece, such as in fencing.

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RAIL JOINT: The type of joint used for connecting rails on railroad tracks.

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RAILROAD TIE: Heavy wood timber, originally used to hold railroad tracks in place. Now used in retaining walls.

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RAKE: 1) A gardening tool designed to gather light pieces such as fallen leaves. 2) An angle of slope.

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RAKE FASCIA: A band running horizontally along a roof eave.

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RAKE SIDING: Diagonally installed lap siding.

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RAMMED EARTH: An architectural style in which walls are made of condensed earth. Also see Earth Ship and Sod House.