Remodeling Terminology & Definitions · O
The following is a list of industry related terminology which we at The Remod Squad® thought might be helpful to both homeowners and professionals alike. Definitions will be continually added to this list.
- O.C., on center
- The measurement of spacing for studs, rafters, joists, and the like in a building from the center of one member to the center of the next.
- O.G., or ogee
- A molding with a profile in the form of a letter S, with the outline of a reversed curve.
- outrigger
- An extension of a rafter beyond the wall line. Usually a smaller member nailed to a larger rafter to form a cornice or roof overhang.