Overlayer (Noun)
Meaning
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The contractor installed a plywood overlayer on the roof to provide a smooth surface for the new shingles.
- The old house had a layer of wooden boards as an overlayer on the exterior walls to protect the original structure.
- The builder applied a layer of oriented strand board as an overlayer to the floor joists before installing the finished flooring.
- The overlayer of plywood on the walls helped to stiffen the frame and provide a nailing surface for the siding.
- The construction team installed a layer of gypsum board as an overlayer on the ceiling to create a smooth surface for painting.