Definition of Flat Ceiling

Flat Ceiling

A ceiling with no change in elevation.

Tray ceiling

A flat ceiling with a raised center portion.

Tray Ceiling

A decorative ceiling treatment used to add volume and/or height to a room. 2 Common types are: 1) Angled area toward the center leading to a flat ceiling surface, and 2) Stepped square edged leading toward the center of the ceiling.

Vaulted ceiling

An arched ceiling.

Coffered Ceiling

A ceiling with recessed square panels, bordered with trim for ornamental purposes.

Insulated Ceiling (I.C.)

Marking on recessed lighting fixture indicating that it is designed for direct insulation contact.

aterial used to cover the interior framed areas of walls and ceilings

Vaulted Ceiling

A ceiling that angles upward on one or both sides to create volume in the room.

Furring Strip

flat piece of lumber used to build up an irregular framing to an even surface, either the leveling of a part of a wall or ceiling.

Paid-Up Additions

A type of insurance policy or annuity in which the owner receives dividends, typically increases the death.

Vaulted ceiling

An arched ceiling.

Area Walls

Corrugated metal or concrete barrier walls installed around a basement window to hold back the earth.

Bonus Room

A room with no specifically designated function, unlike a living room, bedroom, or kitchen. Is not included in the initial square footage.

Coffered Ceiling

A ceiling with recessed square panels, bordered with trim for ornamental purposes.

Elevations

The exterior view of a home design that shows the position of the house relative to the grade of the land.

Insulated Ceiling (I.C.)

Marking on recessed lighting fixture indicating that it is designed for direct insulation contact.

aterial used to cover the interior framed areas of walls and ceilings

Living Square Footage

See square Footage, Living

Square Footage, Living

The square footage in a home that is heated and/or cooled. The space occupied by two-story rooms and stairwells is counted once in the lower floor's square footage. Living square footage does not include garages, bonus rooms, or porches unless otherwise noted.

Vaulted Ceiling

A ceiling that angles upward on one or both sides to create volume in the room.

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