Soffit
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsɒf.ɪt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Soffit is a noun meaning (architecture) The visible underside of an arch, balcony, beam, cornice, staircase, vault or any other architectural element.
Meaning
(architecture) The visible underside of an arch, balcony, beam, cornice, staircase, vault or any other architectural element.
More Meanings
- (pipe technology) The top point of the inside open section of a pipe or box conduit.
Example Sentences
The elevation of the pipe soffit is 10.4 meters above mean sea level.
The vents on the bottom of the soffit should be open, and the vents on the side of the soffit should be closed.
From 1945 onwards, deterioration in the condition of the brickwork in the arch soffits was kept under close observation, and in 1951 it was decided that strengthening must be undertaken.
If the soffit is to be sloping, simply attach the soffit board(s) to the underside of the rafters, butting the edges tight against the fascia board in front and the barn siding in the back.
Word Forms
- soffits
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include eaves, ossature, roof, offset, ceiling, rooftop.
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