Ridge vents, soffit vents, and gable vents allow air flow through attics to prevent moisture buildup. Air barrier paper is applied to sheathing to prevent air and vapor from entering. A backhoe excavates earth using a digging bucket on an arm, while a bulldozer pushes earth using a large blade. Batter boards are placed as guides for surveying, excavation, and grading to outline a building.
The visual dictionary document defines and describes various construction terms through images and text. It covers topics such as air barriers, attic ventilation, backhoes, batter boards, brick bonds, cladding materials, concrete joints, electrical components, framing elements, insulation, mortar joints, plumbing fixtures, roofing materials and components, siding materials, stone types, vapor retarders, waterproofing, windows, and more. The document serves as a reference guide for construction industry terminology.
The document discusses various building materials and construction components. It provides information on air barriers, attic ventilation, soffit and ridge vents, backhoes, batter boards, types of arches, bulldozers, cladding, wood shingles and shakes, stairs and window code requirements, concrete joints, concrete masonry units (CMUs), doors, insulation purposes and types, lintels, plywood, rebar, gutters and downspouts, roofing materials and types, roof components, stone masonry, vapor retarders, waterproofing, weep holes, welded wire fabric, and window types.
This document provides definitions and descriptions of various construction and building terms. It includes explanations of different types of attic ventilation, excavating equipment like backhoes, framing components, roofing elements, windows, doors, masonry units, plumbing fixtures, electrical systems, insulation materials, and more. Each term has a brief 1-2 sentence description of its purpose or characteristics.
A short infographic with eight roofing materials that are usually utilized by the roofing industry. Learn what are they and what benefits each one has!
This document provides an overview of roofs and roof coverings. It discusses various types of roofs including pitched or sloped roofs and flat or terrace roofs. Pitched roofs can be made of various materials and come in different styles like lean-to, coupled, and truss roofs. Flat roofs have advantages like large surface area but require more maintenance. The document also examines considerations for roof design and various roof covering materials like tiles, asbestos sheets, and galvanized iron. It provides details on installation and properties of different covering options.
roof is the covering on the uppermost part of a building. A roof protects the building and its contents from the effects of weather.
Structures that require roofs range from a letter box to a cathedral or stadium, dwellings being the most numerous.
In most countries a roof protects primarily against rain. Depending upon the nature of the building, the roof may also protect against heat, against sunlight, against cold and against wind.
This visual dictionary defines and describes various construction terms and materials. It includes definitions of air barrier paper, attic ventilation components, backhoes, batter boards, brick arches and bonds, building codes, concrete joints, concrete masonry units, doors, electrical components, framing elements, front end loaders, gypsum board, heat pumps, insulation materials, lintels, mortar joints, oriented strand board, plumbing fixtures, plywood, rebar, roof drainage components, roof materials, roof shapes, roof terminology, stone types, vapor retarders, waterproofing, weep holes, welded wire fabric, and window types. Diagrams and specifications are provided for many terms.
The document provides information on various building materials and components used in construction. It describes air barriers that prevent air penetration, various types of attic ventilation components like soffit vents, ridge vents and gable vents. It also summarizes tools used in site work like backhoes and bulldozers. Additionally, it outlines different types of cladding, framing elements, electrical components, insulation materials, plumbing fixtures, roofing materials and windows.
The visual dictionary document defines and describes various construction terms through images and text. It covers topics such as air barriers, attic ventilation, backhoes, batter boards, brick bonds, cladding materials, concrete joints, electrical components, framing elements, insulation, mortar joints, plumbing fixtures, roofing materials and components, siding materials, stone types, vapor retarders, waterproofing, windows, and more. The document serves as a reference guide for construction industry terminology.
The document discusses various building materials and construction components. It provides information on air barriers, attic ventilation, soffit and ridge vents, backhoes, batter boards, types of arches, bulldozers, cladding, wood shingles and shakes, stairs and window code requirements, concrete joints, concrete masonry units (CMUs), doors, insulation purposes and types, lintels, plywood, rebar, gutters and downspouts, roofing materials and types, roof components, stone masonry, vapor retarders, waterproofing, weep holes, welded wire fabric, and window types.
This document provides definitions and descriptions of various construction and building terms. It includes explanations of different types of attic ventilation, excavating equipment like backhoes, framing components, roofing elements, windows, doors, masonry units, plumbing fixtures, electrical systems, insulation materials, and more. Each term has a brief 1-2 sentence description of its purpose or characteristics.
A short infographic with eight roofing materials that are usually utilized by the roofing industry. Learn what are they and what benefits each one has!
This document provides an overview of roofs and roof coverings. It discusses various types of roofs including pitched or sloped roofs and flat or terrace roofs. Pitched roofs can be made of various materials and come in different styles like lean-to, coupled, and truss roofs. Flat roofs have advantages like large surface area but require more maintenance. The document also examines considerations for roof design and various roof covering materials like tiles, asbestos sheets, and galvanized iron. It provides details on installation and properties of different covering options.
roof is the covering on the uppermost part of a building. A roof protects the building and its contents from the effects of weather.
Structures that require roofs range from a letter box to a cathedral or stadium, dwellings being the most numerous.
In most countries a roof protects primarily against rain. Depending upon the nature of the building, the roof may also protect against heat, against sunlight, against cold and against wind.
This visual dictionary defines and describes various construction terms and materials. It includes definitions of air barrier paper, attic ventilation components, backhoes, batter boards, brick arches and bonds, building codes, concrete joints, concrete masonry units, doors, electrical components, framing elements, front end loaders, gypsum board, heat pumps, insulation materials, lintels, mortar joints, oriented strand board, plumbing fixtures, plywood, rebar, roof drainage components, roof materials, roof shapes, roof terminology, stone types, vapor retarders, waterproofing, weep holes, welded wire fabric, and window types. Diagrams and specifications are provided for many terms.
The document provides information on various building materials and components used in construction. It describes air barriers that prevent air penetration, various types of attic ventilation components like soffit vents, ridge vents and gable vents. It also summarizes tools used in site work like backhoes and bulldozers. Additionally, it outlines different types of cladding, framing elements, electrical components, insulation materials, plumbing fixtures, roofing materials and windows.
Weather barrier paper is applied to sheathing to serve as an air barrier and waterproof backing underneath sidings. Attic ventilation allows water vapor and heat to escape through soffit vents, gable vents, and ridge vents, helping to keep houses cooler. A bulldozer is a tracked tractor equipped with a metal blade used to move large amounts of soil and rubble during construction projects.
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The document provides definitions and descriptions of various construction and architectural terms. It describes building materials, framing elements, mechanical and plumbing systems, roofing components, masonry patterns, and types of windows. Key items defined include air barriers, attic ventilation methods, types of bricks and stones, framing elements, insulation materials, plumbing fixtures, roofing materials like shingles and tiles, and window styles.
The document discusses various technical terms used in pitched roof construction such as span, rise, pitch, eaves, gable, and valley. It also defines structural elements of pitched roofs like purlins, rafters, battens, and cleats. The document further describes different types of roofs including steel roof trusses, flat roofs like Madras terrace roof and types of roof covering materials like tiles, asbestos cement sheets, slates, and galvanized iron sheets.
This document describes different types of ground floors for buildings, including suspended ground floors from the 1890s, improvements made over time such as adding drains and insulation, modern timber floors, suspended concrete floors, ground supported concrete floors, and upper floors. Key aspects covered are the structural supports used, methods of ventilation, additions like damp proofing to prevent rising damp, and modern construction materials and techniques.
ROOF COVERINGS FOR PITCHED ROOFS • Roof covering is an essential component of pitched roof, to be placed over the roof frame work to protect it from rain, snow, sun, wind and other atmospheric agency. Various types of roofing materials are available, and their selection depends upon 1)..
Roof and roof coverings ppt
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This visual dictionary document defines and provides images for various construction terms related to building materials, components, and systems. It includes definitions and images for items like air barriers, attic ventilation, brick bonds, concrete joints, doors, electrical components, framing elements, insulation, mortar, plumbing, rebar, roofing materials and components, siding materials, stone patterns, vapor retarders, waterproofing, windows, and other construction terms.
The document provides definitions and descriptions of various construction-related terms. It discusses topics like air barrier paper, attic ventilation, backhoes, batter boards, brick bonds, concrete joints, concrete masonry units, doors, electrical components, framing elements, front-end loaders, gypsum board, heat pumps, insulation, lintels, mortar, oriented strand board, plumbing components, plywood, rebar, roof drainage, roof materials, roof shapes, stone types, vapor retarders, waterproofing, weep holes, welded wire fabric, and windows. Each term is defined in 1-2 sentences with some including an example photo.
This document provides definitions and descriptions of various construction terms. It includes explanations of materials and components used in building structures, such as air barriers, attic ventilation components, backhoes, batter boards, brick sizes and bonds, bulldozers, concrete joints, doors, electrical components, framing elements, gypsum board, heat pumps, insulation, joints in masonry, oriented strand board, plumbing components, plywood, rebar, roofing elements, siding materials, stone patterns, vapor retarders, waterproofing, weep holes, welded wire fabric, and window types. Diagrams accompany many of the entries.
The document provides definitions and descriptions of various construction terms related to visual dictionary entries. It discusses air barriers, attic ventilation materials like soffit vents and their purposes. Other topics covered include types of bricks, brick bonds, sizes of concrete masonry units, doors and their parts, electrical components, framing elements, insulation materials, joints in masonry, plumbing fixtures, roofing materials, steep roof elements, and more. Each term includes an image and brief explanation of its function in construction.
The document defines and describes various building and construction terms related to exterior building components and systems. It provides definitions and descriptions of items like air barriers, attic ventilation components, excavation equipment, foundation elements, framing components, roofing materials and shapes, windows, insulation methods, plumbing fixtures, electrical systems, masonry units, and stone/brick patterns.
The document provides visual definitions and descriptions of various construction terms and materials. It includes diagrams and explanations of air barriers, attic ventilation components like soffit vents and ridge vents, backhoes, batter boards, brick bonds and arches, bulldozers, cladding types, code requirements for egress windows and stairs, concrete joints, masonry units, doors, electrical system components, framing elements, front end loaders, gypsum board, heat pumps, insulation materials, lintels, mortar joints, and oriented strand board.
This document provides definitions and descriptions of various construction terms. It includes explanations of materials and components used in building structures like houses. Some terms that are defined include air barrier, attic ventilation, backhoe, batter boards, brick bonds, brick sizes, bulldozer, cladding types, concrete joints, doors, electrical components, framing elements, gypsum board, heat pumps, insulation types, joints in masonry, lintel, mortar, oriented strand board, plumbing components, plywood manufacturing process, radiant barrier, rebar, roof drainage, roofing underlayment, roof shapes, siding materials, stone patterns, vapor retarder, waterproofing, weep holes, welded wire
This document provides definitions and descriptions of various construction terms. It includes explanations of materials and components used in building structures like houses. Some terms defined are air barrier, attic ventilation, backhoe, batter boards, brick sizes, bulldozer, concrete joints, doors, electrical components, framing elements, gypsum board, heat pumps, insulation, joints, lintel, mortar, oriented strand board, plumbing, plywood, rebar, roofing elements, siding materials, stone, vapor retarder, waterproofing, weep holes, welded wire fabric, and windows. Diagrams accompany some entries to illustrate the components.
The document discusses different types of roofs, their components, and considerations for design. It describes roofs as the uppermost part of a building that protects it from weather using structural elements and coverings. The main types are pitched, flat, and curved roofs. Pitched roofs are suitable for heavy rainfall areas and have simple shapes, while flat roofs can be used on buildings of any size or shape, especially in hot and dry regions. Key elements of roofs include the pitch, coverings, rafters, purlins, ridges, and eaves. Single roofs like lean-to and couple roofs have limited spans, while double roofs using purlins can support longer spans.
The document defines and describes various construction materials and components. It provides definitions and descriptions of items like air barrier paper, attic ventilation components, backhoes, batter boards, brick bonds and brickwork, concrete masonry units, doors, electrical components, framing elements, insulation materials, lintels, mortar, oriented strand board, plumbing fixtures, plywood, radiant barriers, rebar, roof drainage components, roof materials, stone finishes, vapor retarders, waterproofing, weepholes, and welded wire fabric. It also includes images to illustrate some of the concepts.
Stone slab roofing, jack arch roofing, Madras roofing, and deck roofing are alternative roofing materials that can replace conventional reinforced concrete roofing. Stone slab roofs used large flat stones laid without mortar traditionally, while jack arch roofs used a flat structural element to provide support. Madras roofing involved wooden beams with bricks and plaster to create a sloped roof. Deck roofing consisted of flat open roof areas made of materials like steel, wood, or concrete to support vertical loads and weather barriers. These alternative roofing methods are historically appropriate, cost effective, and suitable for various climates.
This document defines and describes various construction terms related to building components and materials. It provides brief definitions for over 100 terms, including types of roofing materials and shapes, framing elements, windows, doors, masonry, plumbing, electrical, insulation, and more. Each term is concisely defined in a sentence or two to provide the essential information about its use or purpose.
The document discusses different types of roofs. It describes flat roofs, which have a slight slope to allow water runoff, and can be covered with felt or proprietary finishes. It also describes trussed roofs, which are commonly used for houses and constructed from engineered timber, and gable ends, which form the triangular areas at the roof ends. Additionally, it outlines hipped roofs, which can have multiple sloped ends, and are more expensive to build than gable roofs. Key roof elements like eaves, ridges, fascias and soffits are also defined.
The visual dictionary provides definitions and images for various construction terms related to building materials and components. It includes entries on air barriers, attic ventilation, roof vents, excavating equipment like backhoes, framing elements, insulation materials, plumbing fixtures, roofing materials and components, siding options, stone masonry, vapor retarders, waterproofing, weep holes, and window types. The document acts as an illustrated guide to many common construction terms.
This visual dictionary provides definitions and illustrations of various construction terms and materials. It includes entries on air barrier paper, attic ventilation components, backhoes, batter boards, brick types and bonds, building codes, cladding types, concrete masonry units, doors, electrical components, framing elements, front-end loaders, gypsum board, heat pumps, insulation types, lintels, mortar joints, oriented strand board, plumbing fixtures, plywood, rebar, roof drainage systems, roofing materials, steep roof components, stone types, vapor retarders, waterproofing, weep holes, and window types. The document serves as a helpful reference for construction industry terminology.
Weather barrier paper is applied to sheathing to serve as an air barrier and waterproof backing underneath sidings. Attic ventilation allows water vapor and heat to escape through soffit vents, gable vents, and ridge vents, helping to keep houses cooler. A bulldozer is a tracked tractor equipped with a metal blade used to move large amounts of soil and rubble during construction projects.
Details of Construction course presentation on Roofs and Floors , broadly discuss by definition , types with photo and cool animation .
Highly recommended for download then slide show otherwise you'll miss animation effect with some details .
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The document provides definitions and descriptions of various construction and architectural terms. It describes building materials, framing elements, mechanical and plumbing systems, roofing components, masonry patterns, and types of windows. Key items defined include air barriers, attic ventilation methods, types of bricks and stones, framing elements, insulation materials, plumbing fixtures, roofing materials like shingles and tiles, and window styles.
The document discusses various technical terms used in pitched roof construction such as span, rise, pitch, eaves, gable, and valley. It also defines structural elements of pitched roofs like purlins, rafters, battens, and cleats. The document further describes different types of roofs including steel roof trusses, flat roofs like Madras terrace roof and types of roof covering materials like tiles, asbestos cement sheets, slates, and galvanized iron sheets.
This document describes different types of ground floors for buildings, including suspended ground floors from the 1890s, improvements made over time such as adding drains and insulation, modern timber floors, suspended concrete floors, ground supported concrete floors, and upper floors. Key aspects covered are the structural supports used, methods of ventilation, additions like damp proofing to prevent rising damp, and modern construction materials and techniques.
ROOF COVERINGS FOR PITCHED ROOFS • Roof covering is an essential component of pitched roof, to be placed over the roof frame work to protect it from rain, snow, sun, wind and other atmospheric agency. Various types of roofing materials are available, and their selection depends upon 1)..
Roof and roof coverings ppt
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This visual dictionary document defines and provides images for various construction terms related to building materials, components, and systems. It includes definitions and images for items like air barriers, attic ventilation, brick bonds, concrete joints, doors, electrical components, framing elements, insulation, mortar, plumbing, rebar, roofing materials and components, siding materials, stone patterns, vapor retarders, waterproofing, windows, and other construction terms.
The document provides definitions and descriptions of various construction-related terms. It discusses topics like air barrier paper, attic ventilation, backhoes, batter boards, brick bonds, concrete joints, concrete masonry units, doors, electrical components, framing elements, front-end loaders, gypsum board, heat pumps, insulation, lintels, mortar, oriented strand board, plumbing components, plywood, rebar, roof drainage, roof materials, roof shapes, stone types, vapor retarders, waterproofing, weep holes, welded wire fabric, and windows. Each term is defined in 1-2 sentences with some including an example photo.
This document provides definitions and descriptions of various construction terms. It includes explanations of materials and components used in building structures, such as air barriers, attic ventilation components, backhoes, batter boards, brick sizes and bonds, bulldozers, concrete joints, doors, electrical components, framing elements, gypsum board, heat pumps, insulation, joints in masonry, oriented strand board, plumbing components, plywood, rebar, roofing elements, siding materials, stone patterns, vapor retarders, waterproofing, weep holes, welded wire fabric, and window types. Diagrams accompany many of the entries.
The document provides definitions and descriptions of various construction terms related to visual dictionary entries. It discusses air barriers, attic ventilation materials like soffit vents and their purposes. Other topics covered include types of bricks, brick bonds, sizes of concrete masonry units, doors and their parts, electrical components, framing elements, insulation materials, joints in masonry, plumbing fixtures, roofing materials, steep roof elements, and more. Each term includes an image and brief explanation of its function in construction.
The document defines and describes various building and construction terms related to exterior building components and systems. It provides definitions and descriptions of items like air barriers, attic ventilation components, excavation equipment, foundation elements, framing components, roofing materials and shapes, windows, insulation methods, plumbing fixtures, electrical systems, masonry units, and stone/brick patterns.
The document provides visual definitions and descriptions of various construction terms and materials. It includes diagrams and explanations of air barriers, attic ventilation components like soffit vents and ridge vents, backhoes, batter boards, brick bonds and arches, bulldozers, cladding types, code requirements for egress windows and stairs, concrete joints, masonry units, doors, electrical system components, framing elements, front end loaders, gypsum board, heat pumps, insulation materials, lintels, mortar joints, and oriented strand board.
This document provides definitions and descriptions of various construction terms. It includes explanations of materials and components used in building structures like houses. Some terms that are defined include air barrier, attic ventilation, backhoe, batter boards, brick bonds, brick sizes, bulldozer, cladding types, concrete joints, doors, electrical components, framing elements, gypsum board, heat pumps, insulation types, joints in masonry, lintel, mortar, oriented strand board, plumbing components, plywood manufacturing process, radiant barrier, rebar, roof drainage, roofing underlayment, roof shapes, siding materials, stone patterns, vapor retarder, waterproofing, weep holes, welded wire
This document provides definitions and descriptions of various construction terms. It includes explanations of materials and components used in building structures like houses. Some terms defined are air barrier, attic ventilation, backhoe, batter boards, brick sizes, bulldozer, concrete joints, doors, electrical components, framing elements, gypsum board, heat pumps, insulation, joints, lintel, mortar, oriented strand board, plumbing, plywood, rebar, roofing elements, siding materials, stone, vapor retarder, waterproofing, weep holes, welded wire fabric, and windows. Diagrams accompany some entries to illustrate the components.
The document discusses different types of roofs, their components, and considerations for design. It describes roofs as the uppermost part of a building that protects it from weather using structural elements and coverings. The main types are pitched, flat, and curved roofs. Pitched roofs are suitable for heavy rainfall areas and have simple shapes, while flat roofs can be used on buildings of any size or shape, especially in hot and dry regions. Key elements of roofs include the pitch, coverings, rafters, purlins, ridges, and eaves. Single roofs like lean-to and couple roofs have limited spans, while double roofs using purlins can support longer spans.
The document defines and describes various construction materials and components. It provides definitions and descriptions of items like air barrier paper, attic ventilation components, backhoes, batter boards, brick bonds and brickwork, concrete masonry units, doors, electrical components, framing elements, insulation materials, lintels, mortar, oriented strand board, plumbing fixtures, plywood, radiant barriers, rebar, roof drainage components, roof materials, stone finishes, vapor retarders, waterproofing, weepholes, and welded wire fabric. It also includes images to illustrate some of the concepts.
Stone slab roofing, jack arch roofing, Madras roofing, and deck roofing are alternative roofing materials that can replace conventional reinforced concrete roofing. Stone slab roofs used large flat stones laid without mortar traditionally, while jack arch roofs used a flat structural element to provide support. Madras roofing involved wooden beams with bricks and plaster to create a sloped roof. Deck roofing consisted of flat open roof areas made of materials like steel, wood, or concrete to support vertical loads and weather barriers. These alternative roofing methods are historically appropriate, cost effective, and suitable for various climates.
This document defines and describes various construction terms related to building components and materials. It provides brief definitions for over 100 terms, including types of roofing materials and shapes, framing elements, windows, doors, masonry, plumbing, electrical, insulation, and more. Each term is concisely defined in a sentence or two to provide the essential information about its use or purpose.
The document discusses different types of roofs. It describes flat roofs, which have a slight slope to allow water runoff, and can be covered with felt or proprietary finishes. It also describes trussed roofs, which are commonly used for houses and constructed from engineered timber, and gable ends, which form the triangular areas at the roof ends. Additionally, it outlines hipped roofs, which can have multiple sloped ends, and are more expensive to build than gable roofs. Key roof elements like eaves, ridges, fascias and soffits are also defined.
The visual dictionary provides definitions and images for various construction terms related to building materials and components. It includes entries on air barriers, attic ventilation, roof vents, excavating equipment like backhoes, framing elements, insulation materials, plumbing fixtures, roofing materials and components, siding options, stone masonry, vapor retarders, waterproofing, weep holes, and window types. The document acts as an illustrated guide to many common construction terms.
This visual dictionary provides definitions and illustrations of various construction terms and materials. It includes entries on air barrier paper, attic ventilation components, backhoes, batter boards, brick types and bonds, building codes, cladding types, concrete masonry units, doors, electrical components, framing elements, front-end loaders, gypsum board, heat pumps, insulation types, lintels, mortar joints, oriented strand board, plumbing fixtures, plywood, rebar, roof drainage systems, roofing materials, steep roof components, stone types, vapor retarders, waterproofing, weep holes, and window types. The document serves as a helpful reference for construction industry terminology.
This document provides information on various building components related to ventilation, roof types, excavation equipment, brick types, framing components, electrical systems, plumbing fixtures, insulation types, roofing materials, and window types. Key terms defined include soffit vents, ridge vents, gable vents, roof turbines, header bricks, soldier bricks, framing components like studs and plates, electrical terms like service panels and receptacles, plumbing drain sizes, insulation materials, roof features, and window styles.
This visual dictionary contains definitions and images for over 50 construction and building related terms. It provides concise explanations and diagrams for items like air barriers, backhoes, brick bonds, concrete joints, doors, electrical components, framing elements, heat pumps, insulation, mortar joints, plumbing fixtures, rebar, roofing materials, siding, stonework, steep roof shapes, vapor retarders, waterproofing, windows, and more. The document acts as a one-stop reference for many basic construction industry terms.
This visual dictionary provides concise definitions and illustrations of common construction terms. It includes entries on topics like air barriers, attic ventilation, backhoes, batter boards, brick bonds, bulldozers, concrete joints, concrete masonry units, doors, electrical components, framing elements, front end loaders, gypsum board, heat pumps, insulation, lintels, mortar, oriented strand board, plumbing, plywood, rebar, roof drainage, roof materials, roof shapes, roof terms, stone, vapor retarders, waterproofing, weepholes, welded wire fabric and windows. Each entry concisely defines the term and provides a clear visual example.
This document defines and describes various building materials and construction components. It includes definitions and photos of air barrier paper, attic ventilation components like ridge vents and soffit vents, construction equipment like backhoes and bulldozers, building cladding materials, concrete joints and masonry units, doors, electrical system components, framing elements, insulation materials, lintel, mortar joints, oriented strand board, plumbing fixtures, plywood, rebar, roof components like gutters and underlayment, roof shapes, siding materials, stone patterns, steep roof terms, vapor retarders, waterproofing, weep holes, welded wire fabric, and window types.
Air barrier paper is used to wrap houses and prevent air and water penetration. Soffit, gable, and ridge vents are used for attic ventilation to allow air flow and exhaust heat. A backhoe is used for excavation and digging foundations, while a bulldozer grades sites and moves dirt. Various types of cladding like brick, wood, and stone can be used on exteriors. Codes specify requirements for elements like stair dimensions, window sizes, and more.
This document provides information on various construction materials and components. It discusses air barrier paper used for houses, different types of vents for roofs like ridge vents and gable vents. Brick bonds like running bond and Flemish bond are explained. Equipment such as backhoes, bulldozers, and front end loaders are described. Building frames, stairs, windows, and other structural elements are also outlined.
EPDM is a sheet material used as both a vapor retarder and air barrier. It seals cracks between sheathing joints from liquid water and wind while allowing water vapor to permeate. Soffit vents, roof turbines, ridge vents and gable vents provide attic ventilation. Centering is a temporary structure used to support masonry units in an arch form. Brick bonds like common bond and Flemish bond are used to lay bricks in alternating patterns. Dimensions and code requirements for windows must meet minimum sizes. Stair risers and treads must also meet code maximum and minimum dimensions.
Air barrier paper is used during construction and throughout the lifetime of a building to prevent air and moisture from entering. Attic ventilation includes soffit vents under the roof that allow air in and ridge vents on the roof that allow air out, as well as roof turbines and gable vents. Batter boards are pieces of wood used to mark building limits for digging trenches. Rebar is steel bar with deformations to allow concrete and soil to grip it. Weep holes are small openings in masonry walls that allow water inside to move outside and evaporate.
Air barrier paper is used during construction and throughout the lifetime of a building to prevent air and moisture from entering. Attic ventilation includes soffit vents under the roof that allow air in and ridge vents on the roof that allow air out, as well as roof turbines and gable vents. Batter boards are pieces of wood used to mark building limits for digging trenches. Rebar is steel bar with deformations to allow concrete and soil to grip it. Weep holes are small openings in masonry walls that allow water inside to move outside and evaporate.
This document provides definitions and descriptions of various construction terms related to building materials, components, and systems. It includes explanations of different types of vents, claddings, concrete joints, bricks, doors, roofs, foundations, framing members, insulation, plumbing fixtures, and more. Diagrams and photos accompany many of the entries to illustrate key details.
This visual dictionary provides concise summaries and photographs of construction terms across multiple categories. Key terms summarized include types of ventilation like soffit vents, types of building materials like brick bonds and sizes, mechanical systems like heat pumps, and construction elements like framing, plumbing, roofing, and windows. For each term, the summary provides a brief definition and relevant photograph for quick visual reference.
This visual dictionary provides concise summaries of building components and systems in 3 sentences or less. It defines key terms related to roofing materials and components, framing elements, windows, doors, electrical systems, plumbing, masonry, and other construction topics. Diagrams and photos accompany the text definitions to illustrate the various components and systems.
This visual dictionary defines and describes various building materials and components used in construction. It includes definitions for air barrier paper, gable vents, roof turbines, ridge vents, soffit vents, and other items related to roof construction. It also defines components of homes like studs, top plates, rafters, sheathing, as well as plumbing fixtures, electrical systems, siding materials, and more. Images are provided to illustrate many of the terms.
The document defines and describes various building materials and construction elements used in residential construction. It includes definitions and descriptions of items related to framing, roofing, masonry, plumbing, electrical, windows, and other components of house construction. Specific items defined include insulation, siding materials, types of concrete blocks, roof shapes, and plumbing fixtures. Diagrams and photos are included to illustrate some of the components.
The document defines and describes various building materials and construction elements used in residential construction. It includes definitions and descriptions of items related to framing, roofing, masonry, plumbing, electrical, windows, and other components of house construction. Specific items defined include insulation, siding materials, types of concrete blocks, roof shapes, and plumbing fixtures. Diagrams and photos are included to illustrate some of the components.
The document provides images and descriptions of various construction materials, methods, and equipment. It includes summaries of air barrier paper, different types of attic ventilation such as soffit vents, ridge vents and gable vents. It also describes construction elements like backhoes, batter boards, types of brick bonds and sizes, types of cladding, code requirements for egress windows and stairs, and various framing elements, insulation methods, and plumbing components.
This document provides visual definitions and descriptions of various construction materials, methods, and equipment. It includes over 50 photos with captions explaining key terms related to framing, masonry, electrical systems, plumbing, roofing, and more. The high-level summaries provide concise explanations of construction components and processes in 3 sentences or less.
The document provides definitions and descriptions of various construction materials and components. It includes images and descriptions of items like air barriers, batt insulation, brick bonds, concrete masonry units, doors, electrical panels, framing elements, gypsum board, heat pumps, insulation types, lintels, mortar, oriented strand board, plumbing fixtures, plywood, rebar, roofing materials, steep roof components, stone types, vapor retarders, weep holes, welded wire fabric, and window types. The document serves as a visual dictionary of building science and construction terminology.
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INCLUDED FRAMEWORKS/MODELS:
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Visual Dictionary
1. Air Barrier Paper
• A sheet material used to keep both vapor
away and act as an air barrier. It is applied to
the raw sheathing of a building
2. Attic Ventilation
• Ridge Vent- allows air flow in and out of the
attic and prevents moisture build-up
3. Attic Venelation
• Soffit Vent- used to help the flow of air in and
out of the attic as well as the prevention of
moisture build-up
4. Attic Ventilation Cont.
• Gable Vent- attic vents are used to keep attics
cool and free of moisture. This is done by
moving large amount of air through the space,
and this vent aids in the process.
5. Attic Ventilation Cont.
• Roof Turbine- used to help the flow of air in
and out of attic to prevent moisture build-up
6. Backhoe
• A piece of equipment used in the excavation
of earth. It consists of a digging bucket on the
end of a hydraulic arm. This backhoe had a
bucket width of 4’.
7. Batter Boards
• Batter Boards are wooden boards that are
placed as guides for the initial surveying,
excavation, and grading. These give a rough
outline of the building.
12. Brick Bonds #1 and #2
• #1- Running Bond- Brick Bond in which entire course consist
of stretchers.
• #2- Flemish Bond- Brick Bond
consist of 1 header and 1 stretcher
alternating on each course.
16. Brick Sizes
• Brick Size #1
MODULAR BRICK:
This is a standard
size brick which
dimensions are
3 ½” x2 ¾” x8”
• Brick Size #2
KING SIZE BRICK:
This brick is 3 5/8” x3 5/8” x 8”
which larger than a standard size.
17. Bulldozer
• A machine equipped with tracks and a large
blade used for the movement, or removal of
earth during construction work.
20. Cladding Cont.
• Wood Board Clad
Structure
• Wood Shingle Clad Structure
Wood shingles: Lightweight shingles used in
siding or roofing made from wood that are
sawed on all sides.
Wood shake: Lightweight shingles used in
siding or roofing made from wood that are
split instead of sawn on all sides.
21. Code Requirements
• This window meets the code requirement having atleast 5.7
sq. ft. of open area for egress. Minimum clear opening height
of 24quot;, Minimum clear opening width of 20quot;. Bottom of clear
opening not more than 44quot; above finished floor. 36quot; x 28quot;=7
sq. ft.
Height: 28”
Width: 36”
Height AFF: 28”
Area: 7sq ft.
22. Code Requirements
• Stairs Studied:
Code Requirements-
Tread must be minimum
of 7”, and riser max is 7
¾”, and nose must be NOSE
between 3/4 “ and 1 ¼”
when solid riser and tread
depth is under 11”.
The riser on these stairs
were 6 inches the tread
was 10 inches, the nose
was 1”, therefore these RISER
stairs meet code
requirement.
TREAD
23. Concrete Joints
• Control Joint-a tooled joint to control where it
should crack as a result of shrinkage.
24. Concrete Joints
• Isolation Joint-Tooled joint that totally
separates one concrete element from another.
• This Isolation joint separates two slabs
25. Concrete Masonry Unit (CMU)
• Man made concrete units that are usually rectangular in
shape. The blocks usually have hollow cores, and are stacked
upon one another. As the blocks are stacked they are held
together by mortar. The typical nominal dimension are 8quot;x 8quot;x
16quot; and is equal to 3 courses of Brick.
29. Doors Cont.
Top Rail
• Exterior Panel Doors S
t
i
l
e
Lock Rail
6 Panels
Bottom Rail
30. Doors Cont.
• Transom- a transverse beam or bar in a frame, or to the crosspiece
separating a door or the like from a window or fanlight above it.
• Sidelight- windows on either side of a door
Transom
Sidelight
31. Electrical Components
• Power Pole w/Transformer -
Power Pole- used to keep wires above
ground at a safe height
Transformer- converts electricity from high
to low voltage
• Underground Transformer-
Transformer constructed underground for
particular underground needs
32. Electrical Components Cont.
• Service Head- electrical Meter
entrance used to reduced
the aesthetic effects on a
building
• Meter-device used to
measure the amount of
electricity used by a
residence, business, or
machine
Service Head
33. Electrical Components Cont.
• Service Panel- a service panel provides 100, 200, or more
amps of power to a home
• Duplex Receptacle- usually have break-away tabs to separate
the top and bottom halves so that the two outlets can be
placed on separate circuits
Duplex Receptacle Service Panel
34. Framing Elements
• #1 Anchor Bolt- Bolt sunk into the slab or footing during
construction in order to tie the walls of the building to
the slab or footing. Anchor bolts are generally located on
exterior walls.
35. Framing Elements Cont.
• #2 Sill Plate- The sill plate lies on top of a
concrete or masonry foundation in wood
frame construction.
36. Framing Elements Cont.
• #3 Floor Joist- Floor joist are placed below the subflooring in
all types of framing.
• #4 Subflooring- Subflooring is placed on top of the floor joists
in all types of framing.
37. Framing Elements Cont.
• #5 Sole Plate- A 2 x 4 which is anchored to the slab or sub
floor in order to secure the stud walls to the floor.
• #6 Stud- Vertical member of a wall. Spaced closely together in
order to give the wall strength.
38. Framing Elements Cont.
• #7 Top Plate- Top plates are placed on top of framed walls,
double top plates throughout a house help the sturdiness of
the walls greatly especially when framing is still going on.
• #8 Ceiling Joist- Ceiling joists are framed on top of the
top plates and not only provide structural strength, they
also provide a base for gypsum board to be applied.
39. Framing Elements Cont.
• #9 Rafter- Rafters run up and down the slope of a
roof.
• #10 Roof Decking-Roof decking is the structural
surface to which roofing materials are attached.
40. Framing Elements Cont.
• #11 Sheathing- the outside curtain of a
building, that the veneer will be attached.
• #12 Stringer- bottom part of a set of stirs
41. Front End Loader
• A front end loader is used for the movement of earth from
one location to another. However, it is different from a
backhoe because it is not designed for deep digging, and it is
different from a bulldozer because it is used to pick up dirt
and move it to another location rather than pushing it.
42. Gypsum Board
• An interior wall covering that is made up of gypsum and
paper. Gypsum is a white mineral made of hydrous calcium
sulfate that is also used to make plaster.
43. Heat Pump
• Advantage: Fairly inexpensive initial cost
• Disadvantage: Very inefficient when comparing the ratio
of useful heat to energy input
44. Heat Pump
• Compressor/Condenser-
• Air Handling Unit- The air handling unit
takes the air and runs it over the condenser
coils which heats up the air.
45. Insulation
• Batt or Blanket Insulation-helps reduce unwanted heat loss or
gain in a building.
• Loose Fill Insulation-helps reduce unwanted heat loss or gain
in a building.
46. Insulation Cont.
• Foamed Insulation-helps reduce unwanted
heat loss or gain in a building.
• Rigid Board Insulation-helps reduce
unwanted heat loss or gain in a building.
47. Lintel
• Lintel- A beam that carries a load across an
opening such as windows or doors.
48. Mortar
• Mortar Joint #1
• Concave, 3/8”
Scoreboard,
N type mortar
• Mortar Joint #2
• Tooled, 3/8”, offic
e
building,
S type mortar
49. Oriented Strand Board (OSB)
• Oriented Strand Board(OSB)- A non-veneered panel
product, it is composed of long shreds of wood fiber oriented
in specific direction and bonded together under pressure. The
sheet in this picture is a 4'x8' sheet.
50. Plumbing
• Lavatory- a fixed bowl/basin with
running water and drainage for
washing. Basically, it’s a bathroom sink
and it uses a 1 1/2quot; drain.
• Water closet (uses 3” drain)
51. Plumbing Cont.
• Manufactured shower or tub
• Roof Vent (VTR)- The plumbing vent allows for ventilation of
sewage gases and introduces oxygen for sewage digestion.
53. Plywood
• A wood panel product that is made of thin sheets of wood
veneer, called plys which are stacked together in adjacent
facing layers. The plys are bonded under heat and pressure
with strong adhesives, making plywood a type of composite
material.
• Veneer- a thin layer, sheet,
or facing.
54. Radiant Barrier
• a reflective foil placed adjacent ton an
airspace in roof or wall assemblies as a
deterrent to the passage of infrared energy.
55. Rebar
The rebar is #7 meaning it is 7/8”. The deformations in the rebar make it more secure in
the concrete; It allows the concrete to “grip” the rebar.
56. Steep Roof Drainage
• Gutter: Narrow channel that
collects the run off from a steep roof.
• Downspout:
Vertical pipe that
carries rain water
down from a
roof gutter.
57. Steep Roof Drainage Cont
• Splash block: A pad that is placed at the
bottom end of a down spout, that diverts
water away from the building.
58. Steep Roof Materials
• Underlayment- often called roofing felt is placed on top of the
roof decking. Underlayment is installed so that each sheet
overlaps the other for added moisture protection.
59. Steep Roof Materials Cont.
• Clay tile roof
• Shingle- a small unit of water-resistant material nailed in
overlapping fashion with many other such units to render a
wall or sloping roof watertight. Picture of metal shingles
60. Steep Roof Materials Cont.
• Metal panel roof- this particular roof is
constructed out of aluminized steel.
63. Steep Roof Terms
• Ridge- The uppermost, horizontal external
angle formed by the intersection of two
sloping roof planes
• Valley- The internal angle formed by the
intersection of two sloping roof planes
• Eave- The horizontal, lower edge of a
sloped roof
• Soffit- The finished underside of the eaves
64. Steep Roof Terms Cont.
• Rake- The inclined edge of a sloped
roof over a wall
• Fascia- A flat, horizontal board
enclosing the overhang under the
eave
• Building without Fascia
67. Vapor Retarder
Any material, typically a plastic of foil sheet, that resists passage of moisture through
a wall, ceiling, or floor of a building. It helps prevent exterior moisture from
penetrating into and condensing unheated attics, basements, crawlspaces, and wall
cavities. It is most commonly placed on the warm in winter side of insulation.
71. Windows
This window is a casement
window is attached at one side by
hinges. Usually located on the
window frame is a lever attached
to an arm that can be turned to
open and close the window.
72. Windows continued
Sliding Window: both pains
slide along the tracks located
on the top and bottom of
the window. It's a sliding
window because the
window slides along the
tracks.