sheathing

noun

sheath·ing ˈshē-t͟hiŋ

-thiŋ

Synonyms of sheathing next

: the action of one that sheathes something

: material used to sheathe something

especially : the first covering of boards or of waterproof material on the outside wall of a frame house or on a timber roof

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Plus, the builder also sources non-combustible exterior sheathing and finishes for the most dangerous areas. —

Jennifer Castenson, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2023 The house’s most prominent features are the uniform sheathing of wood shingles, grouped windows, a front porch with Ionic columns, and the front-facing, center gambrel roofline, a popular feature in American architecture at the turn of the century. —

Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 20 Oct. 2022 Its dome is receiving new copper sheathing that will restore its luster. —

Thomas Farragher, BostonGlobe.com, 29 July 2022 Redhouse’s technology works by mulching demolition waste such as wood framing, sheathing and wall board. —

Lucas Daprile, cleveland, 12 July 2022 That job falls on a weather barrier, such as a Tyvec or Typar home wrap, or a peel-and-stick membrane such as Vycor or BlueSkin, that’s applied over the sheathing (the boards or plywood that comprise your exterior walls). —

Jon Gorey, BostonGlobe.com, 17 July 2022 Nearly the entire facade of the home was destroyed, and sheathing was already being installed to close the large opening into what appeared to be the living room and a bedroom. —

John Spink, ajc, 30 June 2022 Each spool was covered in either brown, orange, yellow or gray sheathing. —

Evan Casey, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2022 This month roofing will start on the south addition, exterior sheathing of the South addition will take place, and the underground retention system in the existing parking lot will take shape. —

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