1. Air barrier
Continuous film of plastic house wrap on the
exterior of a house that retards air flow into
the house and also water

2. Attic ventilation
Attic ventilation- allows water vapor and solar
heat to escape from the attic space.
Soffit vent

3. Attic ventilation
Ridge vent

4. Attic ventilation
Gable vent

5. Attic ventilation
Roof turbine

6. Backhoe
A backhoe is a machine with a hydraulic arm in
backhoe Frontend
the back with a bucket and a large bucket on the
loader
front. The backhoe can be used to dig utility lines
grade and move dirt.

7. Backhoe
36inch bucket

8. Batter Boards
Batter boards-A temporary framework that is put into place to lay out the foundation

9. Brick Arch

10. Brick arch

11. Brick arches
Gothic arches

12. Brick arch
Centering is a temporary structure set in place to form the shape of the
brick arch.

13. Brick Bonds
English bond

14. Brick bonds
Full run of stretchers

15. Brick bonds
rowlock

16. Brick bonds
Row of headers

17. Brick bonds
sailors

18. Brick bonds
soldiers

19. bulldozer
A bulldozer is a large tracked equipment with a blade on the front used for pushing
material.

20. Cladding
brick

21. Cladding
Wood board
Eifis cladding
Stone clad continuous ashlar

22. Cladding

25. Concrete joints
Control joint- linear discontinuity in concrete or component designed to form a plane
of weakness where a creak can occur and cause no harm.

26. Concrete joint
Isolation joint- a joint placed around a structure such as a column as to separate it
from the floor slab

27. Concrete masonry unit
A block of hardened concrete with or without hollow core that has a modular height of
8’’ and 16’’ length and used for load bearing walls.

28. Concrete Masonry Unit
4 inch block and 8 inch block.

29. Concrete masonry unit

30. Decorative concrete masonry units
Split block

31. Decorative concrete masonry units
Ribbed split-face block

32. Decorative concrete masonry units

33. Doors

34. doors

35. doors
transom sidelight

36. Electrical components
Transformer- steps down the voltage from the line to a household use

37. Electrical component
Service head- where service lines from pole enter the house

38. Electrical component
Device that record amount Service panel- panel where the power to the
of power usage house can be shut off

39. Electrical components
Duplex receptacle-power outlet that carries 110 to 120 volt power

40. Framing Elements
#1 Anchor Bolt

41. Framing Elements

42. Framing Elements
#3 Floor Joist

43. Framing Elements
#4 Subflooring

44. Framing Elements
#5 Sole Plate

45. Framing Elements
#6 Stud

46. Framing Elements
#7 Top Plate

47. Framing Elements
#8 Ceiling Joist

48. Framing Elements
#9 Rafter

49. Framing Elements

50. Framing elements
#11 Sheathing

51. Framing Elements
#12 Stringer

52. Front End Loader
Front end loader – Machine with hydraulic bucket used for picking up, dumping,
loading, scooping . Made for material not excavating or moving the earth.

53. Gypsum Board
Gypsum Board – An interior product consisting of a Gypsum core sandwich
between 2 paper faces also called sheetrock

54. Heat Pump
Compressor/Condenser - Pulls heat out of the air either from inside or outside.
Advantage Economical for anything above 32 F. Disadvantage - noisy.

55. Heat Pump
Air Handling Unit – Distributes air throughout house in ductwork.
Advantage – Relatively quiet. Disadvantage – Difficult to place ductwork

56. Insulation
Batt or Blanket insulation – Reduces thermal flow

57. Insulation
Loose Fill Insulation – Reduces thermal flow

58. Insulation

59. Insulation
Rigid Board Insulation – Reduces thermal flow

60. Lintel
Concrete Lintel – Concrete piece that carries a load over an opening

61. Mortar Joint
#1 Tooled - Raked, 3/8”, School Building everyday use, N

62. Mortar Joint
#2 Tooled – Flush, 3/8”, Seating, N

63. Oriented Strand Board (OSB)
A nonveneered product that is composed of compressed glues and shreds of
wood fiber that are bonded in an oriented pattern.

64. Plumbing
Lavatory – Sink 1 and ½” piping to drain

65. Plumbing
Water Closet

66. Plumbing
Manufactured shower/tub

67. Plumbing
VTR – Vent through the roof. It is made for the toxic gasses to escape so not
held inside the house.

68. Plumbing
This is a drop in sink

69. Plywood
Plywood – Manufactured by gluing sheets of veneer at intersecting grains and
pressing.
Veneer – A thin layer sheet or facing in this case plywood.

70. Radiant Barrier
Radiant barrier – inhibit heat transfer by thermal radiation.

71. Rebar
Size 4. To strengthen concrete and mix together better.

72. Steep Roof Drainage
Gutter- a channel usually of aluminum that collects rainwater to the eave of the
roof.
gutter

73. Steep roof drainage
A vertical pipe that caries water from the eave to a lower level
downspout

74. Steep roof drainage
Splash block-a small precast block used to divert water away from
the house.
splash block

75. Steep roof material
A layer of waterproofing material to add extra protection under the shingles
underlayment

76. Steep roof material

77. Steep roof material
Shingle-a roof material used to waterproof the
roof.

78. Steep roof materials
Preformed metal roof- metal sheets usually made of aluminum stamped to the
desired specifications.

79. Steep roof shapes
Gable roof

80. Steep roof shapes
Gambrel roof

81. Steep roof shapes
Hip roof

82. Steep Roof Shapes

83. Steep roof terms
ridge

84. Steep roof terms

85. Steep roof terms
eave

86. Steep roof terms
rake

87. Steep Roof Terms
Fascia

88. Steep Roof Terms
Building without a Fascia

89. Steep Roof Terms
Soffit

90. Vapor Retarder
Vapor Retarder – Obstructs the passage of water vapor through a building
assembly located on the warm-in-winter side of wall.

91. Waterproofing
Waterproofing – An impervious membrane applied to the outside of a
foundation to keep out moisture in this case liquid applied. Disadvantage –
If the foundation develops a crack so does membrane. Advantage – Simple
to apply and fits in tight openings.

92. Weep Hole
Weep Hole – A gap left in between a head joint to allow moisture to escape
from a masonry wall.

93. Welded Wire Fabric
7ft by 4 ft

94. Windows
Window #1 – Single Hung window. It is for being able to get out of the
window, or large amounts of air flow.

95. Windows
Window #2 – Hopper style. For small amounts of air for people or
fans, and not to let rain inside.

96. Windows
Window #3 – Casement window. Opened with a crank for minimal air flow.