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Feb 20 17:48
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French term

soufflage

French to English Tech/Engineering Architecture
When insulating panels are added to exterior walls of a house, the wall thickness is incerased and the door and window frames become recessed. A piece of wood is then added to the door or window frames, to increase their thickness. This extension to the frames is called a "soufflage". An example can be seen at https://giguereportesetfenetres.com/info/materiaux-de-souffl...

I have not been able to find the English term for "soufflage". Many dictionaries/glossaries give "blowing", which is incorrect in this application. Any suggestions?
Proposed translations (English)
4 +2 reveal board
4 -1 jamb
4 -1 trim
2 casing
References
anything to do with "casing"

Discussion

John Fossey (asker) Feb 23:
jamb extension In the end, I am going with "jamb extension". The term is quite widely used, once you know what to look for. For example:
https://www.fenplast.com/wp-content/uploads/Guide-installati...

https://www.btb.termiumplus.gc.ca/tpv2alpha/alpha-fra.html?l...

https://www.aluminart.ca/fichiers/documentation/pdf/100593_D...

https://www.fenetreselite.com/wp-content/uploads/INSTRUCTION... (Page 4)

https://portesetfenetresfutura.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/03...

https://www.jplauzon.com/wp-content/uploads/JPLauzon-Dimensi... (Page 10)
Daryo Feb 22:
Can't be a "spacer" A "spacer" is used to keep the distance between two parts - like between the two panes of glass of a double glased window. This "soufflage" has a completely different function - it's just an extension of the window frame, it's not keeping anything at a fixed distance from something else.
philgoddard Feb 20:
The bit between the panes of a double-glazed window is called a spacer. This might work in your context too.
http://www.royaltywindows.com/best-window-spacer/

Proposed translations

+2
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reveal board

I wonder where they got soufflage for this ....

The surface perpendicular (or splayed) to a door or window frame is what is known as a 'reveal'. A 'reveal board' effectively extends the depth of the reveal to the new plane (internal or external) of the wall.

Weber (St Gobain) shows how reveal boards are applied here: https://www.de.weber/en/facade-wall/ready-use-reveal-insulat...
There must be a French equivalent somewhere but I haven't found it. I'm curious to know what THEY call soufflage.

More examples of 'reveal board' in image below.





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Peer comment(s):
agree philgoddard : They can also be made of plastic or metal, so maybe 'strip'. Something to do with breathing space?
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I think the idea is to have the thinnest (but nvrtless aesthetically pleasing) board (be it plastic or whatever) possible so as to maximize the thickness of insulation between it and the original masonry reveal.
agree Daryo
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casing

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or

recess


https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=window re...
Peer comment(s):
neutral Daryo : extended casing?
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jamb

The extension of door or window frames is called a jamb. Example photo:
https://www.windowsonlineuk.co.uk/blog/what-are-the-differen...
Peer comment(s):
disagree Bourth : A jamb is part an integral part of a door or window, not a separate component
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1 day 23 hrs

trim

Window Finishing Trim
To install it, the trim must first be cut to the right size and then secured onto the window frame using screws or adhesive. Any gaps or seams are then filled and sanded down for a smooth finish, and the trim is painted or stained to match the window frame and walls.

Reference:

https://www.mbdiy.co.uk/category/window-trim/

Peer comment(s):
disagree Daryo : "the trim is painted or stained to match the window frame and walls" so it CAN'T BE a "trim" as this "soufflage" is in fact an extension of the window frame. Can anything be "part of" and "outside of" at the same time?
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Reference comments

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Reference:

anything to do with "casing"

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Casing is the decorative molding or framing around a window that is used to cover the space between the window frame or jamb and the wall.
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