picture framing /ˈpɪktʃə ˌfɹeɪmɪŋ/ noun3 •The act of setting a painting, photograph, etc. in a frame. •A square or rectangular pattern of ridges in a roof membrane or covering over insulation or deck joints.When ridges occur along both longitudinal and transverse joints, outlining the insulation boards, the pattern formed is known as "picture framing" — 1989 •(no longer used) The materials needed to construct a picture frame. formspicture framings