The document defines and describes various construction and building terminology. It provides definitions and descriptions of components related to framing, roofing, masonry, plumbing, electrical, windows, and other building elements. Visual examples are included to illustrate different types of materials, components, and construction techniques.

1. Visual Dictionary By JB Curtis

6. Brick Arches 1 Roman Arch Parabolic Arch

9. Brick Bonds 2 Sailors Shiners

10. Brick Sizes Queen Brick- 8” x 4” x 2 2/3” Modular Brick- 8” x 4” x 4”

12. Cladding Brick EIFS Stone- Random Ashlar Wood Shingles Wood Board

13. Code Requirements Treads- 12” Risers- 6” 2’ 7 ½” wide. 2’ 3” height. Area= 5’ 9”. 12” sill AFF. Code: Max sill height of 44” above the floor and a min net opening of 5.7 sq ft. It meets the egress requirement because the opening is larger than 5.7 sq ft. Code: Min 10” Treads and max 7 ¾” risers The stairs meet the IBC because the treads and risers are within the safety range put forth by the code.

16. Decorative Concrete Masonry Unit Ribbed-face CMU Split Block CMU

30. Lavatory 2 Lavatory Drain Pipe Size = 1 ½” Water Closet Drain Pipe Size = 3”

33. Steep Roof Drainage Gutter- a narrow channel forming the component of a roof system which collects and diverts rainwater shed by the roof. A gutter’s purpose is to protect a building's foundation by channeling water away from its base. Downspout- A pipe for carrying rain water from a roof or gutter to the ground or to a drain. Splashblock- A small masonry block laid with the top close to the ground surface to receive roof drainage from downspouts and to carry it away from the building.

35. Steep Roof Shapes Gambrel Roof Hip Roof Mansard Roof Gable Roof

36. Steep Roof Terms 1 Fascia Building w/out Fascia Rake Soffit

37. Steep Roof Terms 2 Eave Ridge and Valley

38. Stone Random Rubble Random Ashlar Coursed Ashlar

43. Windows 1 Single-hung - This is a single-hung window because one pane moves up and down while the other is fixed. Double-hung - This is a double-hung window because both panes move independently of each other

44. Windows 2 Casement This is a casement window because it is a window with a hinged sash that swings in or out like a door comprising either a side-hung, top-hung or occasionally bottom-hung sash or a combination of these types, sometimes with fixed panels on one or more sides of the sash. Usually these windows are operated by a crank.