SHEATHING
Scrabble letter values: S1H4E1A1T1H4I1N1G2 = 16
Definition
- noun protective covering consisting, for example, of a layer of boards applied to the studs and joists of a building to strengthen it and serve as a foundation for a weatherproof exterior. — synonyms: overlay, overlayer
Examples
- “When the sheathing was on it suddenly looked like a real house: you could see where the outer walls would be even if they still needed the siding and trim added.”