Agriculture Reference
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riparian. Waterside vegetation and land.
rise. The vertical distance between the top plate line of a barn and the ridge of the
roof.
rolling. Natural horse behavior in which a horse lies down and rolls onto his back.
run. A long pen designed to encourage a horse to exercise. Also, the horizontal dis-
tance of a roof or stair step.
run-in shed (shed, loafing shed). A building, usually poleframed, having only three
sides and one large space that horses can enter and leave at will.
service. The conductors and equipment for delivering electricity from the electrical
supply system to the main electrical panel of a building.
service panel (service distribution panel). The wiring and circuit breaker box (or fuse
box) within a building from which utility outlet receptacle wiring originates. The
main service panel in a building is fed from the outside power line.
setback distance. The legal distance a structure or building must be from a property
line, a centerline of an adjacent road, or existing structures.
sheathing. The first layer of material applied over the framing and under the finish
material to add support and attachment for the finish layer, such as on a roof and
walls.
shed. See run-in shed.
shed roof (pitched flat roof). A roof having a single sloping surface.
shedrow. A type of barn consisting of a single row of stalls with no enclosed aisle.
shell. The basic minimum enclosure of a building, before installation of interior parti-
tions, plumbing, wiring, and so on.
short circuit (ground fault). When current is interrupted by a hot conductor contacting
a neutral or ground, it is an immediate fault to ground and should cause a breaker to
trip or a fuse to blow.
slab. A level surface of concrete, commonly a floor, usually set on the ground.
slope. The incline of a roof as the ratio of vertical rise in inches to 12 inches of hori-
zontal run, expressed as a fraction or as “X” in 12. For example, a roof that rises at
the rate of 4 inches for each foot of run has a 4/12 or 4-in-12 slope.
soffit. The underside of a horizontal surface that projects beyond the wall line, such as
an extended roof.
span. The horizontal distance between structural supports, such as of beams and of
trusses; the width of a building.
splash board (skirt board). Pressure-treated boards or plywood placed at the bottom
of a wall, below the siding, to protect the siding from ground moisture.
stocks. A chutelike enclosure that restrains a horse for veterinary care.
stucco. Cement plaster used as exterior wall covering.
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