The document provides definitions and descriptions for various construction terms and materials. It discusses components related to framing, roofing, masonry, plumbing, electrical, windows, and other aspects of building construction. Photos accompany many of the definitions to illustrate the terms being described.

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4. Soffit Vent

5. Ridge Vent

6. Gable Vent

7. Roof Turbine

10. Roman Arch

11. Jack Arch

12. Roman Arch with a keystone

13. Centering Temporary formwork for a brick arch.

20. EIFS (stucco)

22. Code requirements 24 inches from finished floor Passes code

35. 3. Floor joists

36. 4. Subflooring

37. 5. Sole plate

38. 6. Stud

39. 7. Top plate

40. 8. Stringer

41. 9. Ceiling joists

42. 10. Rafters

43. 11. Sheathing

44. 12. Roof decking

49. Rigid board

50. Foamed insulation

61. Steep Roof Drainage Gutter - A trough fixed under or along the eaves for draining rainwater from a roof. Down spout - a vertical pipe used to drain rainwater from a roof

70. Steep Roof Terms Eave – projecting overhang Rake - The inclined edge of a sloped roof over a wall.

71. Steep Roof Terms Fascia - A flat, horizontal board enclosing the overhang under the eave

77. WaterProofing NO! Not again!!!!!!! Why? Why? WHY??? WHY???? WHY????? I hate this part. -1 point

78. Weep Hole

82. Thanks, hopefully this will get enough bonus points to avoid an embarrassing B…