Sheathed
Definition
Having undergone the process of roof sheathing; a roof, framework, or rafter system onto which a continuous layer of wooden boards or panels (sarking) has been mounted to serve as a rigid support for the protective covering; in a technical sense, it describes a structure ready for waterproofing application.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Sheathed
- Boarded
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Variable adjective with standard masculine, feminine, and structural plural variations. |
| Formation | Past participle of the verb 'astări', functionally integrated as a descriptive technical adjective. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [as.tə.ˈrit] |
| Source | Lexicon of Modern Architecture and Engineering Specifications |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Acoperișul complet astărit a protejat interiorul clădirii de ploaia torențială din timpul nopții.
EN: The fully sheathed roof protected the building's interior from the torrential rain during the night.
RO: Muncitorii au verificat dacă fiecare zonă astărită este perfect plană înainte de a întinde foliile.
EN: The workers checked if each boarded area was perfectly flat before laying down the membranes.
RO: Odată ce scheletul a fost astărit, dulgherii au putut monta rapid restul finisajelor metalice.
EN: Once the framework was sheathed, the carpenters were able to quickly mount the rest of the metal finishes.
Idioms & Phrases
Acoperiș complet astărit / Fully sheathed roof
RO: Structură superioară a unei clădiri care a primit în întregime stratul de scânduri de suport.
EN: The upper structure of a building that has entirely received its layer of supporting boards.
Suprafață astărită / Boarded surface
RO: Zona plană rezultată din montarea elementelor de cherestea, gata pentru straturile izolatoare.
EN: The flat area resulting from the installation of lumber elements, ready for insulation layers.
Structură incorect astărită / Improperly sheathed structure
RO: Lucrare de dulgherie executată cu spații mari între scânduri, ce pune în pericol rezistența învelitorii.
EN: Carpentry work executed with large gaps between boards, endangering the durability of the roof covering.
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