The document provides definitions and descriptions of various construction materials and components. It includes explanations of different types of roofing materials and shapes, framing elements, windows, doors, cladding, insulation, plumbing, electrical components, concrete, masonry, and landscaping equipment used in construction. Photos accompany most entries to illustrate the components described.

1. Visual DictionaryDaniel Chapman & Nick RossBSCI 2300Spring 2010

2. Air Barrier PaperAir Barrier Paper- an external membrane applied to the sheathing before the veneer is applied which serves as an air barrier and helps to prevent air infiltration into the home!

3. Attic VentilationSoffit vent- Provides ventilation to the attic so that it will help moderate the overall house temperature.

4. Attic VentilationRidge VentRidge Vent- Provides ventilation to the attic so that it will help moderate the overall house temperature.

5. Attic VentilationGable Vent- Provides ventilation to the attic so that it will help moderate the overall house temperature.

6. Attic VentilationRoof Turbine - Provides ventilation to the attic so that it will help moderate the overall house temperature.

7. Backhoe- used in construction projects to clear trees or to dig ditches such as footing or underground utilities. In The picture shown the Backhoe bucket is 2 feet wide.Loader- Usually used on construction sites to move large quantities of materials such as dirt or gravel. The hydraulic arm allows the bucket to be dumped at a higher elevation. 8 feet bucket shown.

8. Batter Boards Batter Boards - A temporary frame built just outside the corner of an excavation to carry marks that lie on the surface planes of the basement that will be built in the excavation.

9. Brick ArchesRoman Arch

10. Brick ArchesJack Arch

11. Brick Arches KeystoneArch with keystone

12. Brick ArchesCenteringCentering- is a temporary structure put up to form the arch around

13. Brick BondsCommon Brick Bond- Distinguished by the five stretcher courses separated by a stretcher header.Header

14. Brick BondsStretcher Rowlocks

15. Brick BondsStack BondRowlocksSoldier

16. Brick BondsSailor

17. Brick Sizes #1 Norman3-1/2” x 11-1/2” x 2-1/4”

18. Brick Sizes #2 Modular3-1/2” x 7-1/2” x 2-1/4”

19. BulldozerBulldozer- A heavy, driver-operated machine for clearing and grading land, usually having continuous treads and a broad hydraulic blade in front.

20. CladdingBrick

21. CladdingEIFS

22. CladdingStone CladdingCourse Ashlar

23. CladdingWood BoardLap Siding

24. CladdingWood Shingles-used for surfacing the outside walls of a frame building.

25. Code Requirements Code- Windows- Minimum opening on 5.7 square feet(5.0 is less than 44’ AFF)Opening width20” minimum & opening height 24” minimum & opening height 24” minimum.Actual measurements- 26” H x 22” W x 36” AFF.Total Area is 5.78 square feet.This Window Meets The Code!

26. Code Requirement Code- Riser heights 7 ¾” Maximum, Tread Depth 10” nosing to nosing.Actual Requirements- Riser heights 7 ¾”, Tread depth is 12”. This stair is in compliance with the code.

27. Concrete JointsIsolated for ColumnIsolation Joints- is a joint formed off and isolates an area from being poured normally around columns

28. Concrete JointsControl Joint- A designed cut in the concrete to weaken the slab at that point to attempt the control the cracking.

29. Decorative CMU12” BlockType 1Limestone Split Block CMU

30. Decorative CMURibbed Block

31. Concrete Masonry Units8” CMU Block

32. Concrete Masonry Unit1 CMU= 3 brick courses

33. DoorsExterior Steel Flush

34. DoorsTransom- A small window directly above a door

35. Glass PanelStileTop RailLock RailBottom RailSidelight- A Tall, narrow window along-side a door.

36. Electrical ComponentsUnderground Transformer Box: Function- changes the voltage of alternating currents

37. Electrical ComponentsService headService Head- the assembly by which the electricity from the outdoor lines to the meter box

38. Electrical ComponentsMeter : regulates the amount of electricity passing through and into the house

39. Electrical ComponentsService Panel- distribute the electricity throughout the different circuit breakers

40. Electrical ComponentsDuplex Receptacle–a place where an appliance can be connected to an electric circuit.

41. Framing Elements1. Anchor Bolts- A boltEmbedded in concrete for The purpose of fasteningA building frame to a Concrete or masonry foundation

42. Framing Elements2. Sill Plate

43. Framing Elements3. Floor Joist4. Sub-Flooring

44. Framing Elements5. Sole Plate 6. Stud 7. Top Plate

45. Framing Elements8. Unfinished Stringer

46. Framing Elements9. Ceiling Joist 10. Rafter

47. Framing Elements11. Roof decking

48. Framing Elements12. Sheathing

49. Backhoe- used in construction projects to clear trees or to dig ditches such as footing or underground utilities. In The picture shown the Backhoe bucket is 2 feet wide.Loader- Usually used on construction sites to move large quantities of materials such as dirt or gravel. The hydraulic arm allows the bucket to be dumped at a higher elevation. 8 feet bucket shown.

50. Gypsum Board- An interior facing panel consisting of gypsum core sandwiched between two paper faces; also called drywall or plasterboard.

51. Heat PumpCompressor- transfers the outside are inside to the air handler unit

52. Heat PumpAdvantage- Rapid response timeDisadvantage- Relatively noisyAir Handling Unit- a device used to condition and circulate air as part of a heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning HVAC system.

53. InsulationBlanket InsulationHelps regulate temperature to make house more comfortable for occupant and helps lower heating and cooling cost

54. InsulationLoose Fill InsulationHelps regulate temperature to make house more comfortable for occupant and helps lower heating and cooling cost

55. InsulationFoam InsulationHelps regulate temperature to make house more comfortable for occupant and helps lower heating and cooling cost

56. InsulationRigid Board InsulationHelps regulate temperature to make house more comfortable for occupant and helps lower heating and cooling cost

57. Steel LintelA Steel Lintelis designed to carry a load of a wall across a window or door opening

58. Mortar Mortar joint #1- Concave-tooled-3/8” mortar joint-retaining wall-type O mortar

59. MortarMortar type #2- Flush- Troweled3/8” Mortar joint

60. Restaurant

61. Type N mortar Oriented Strand BoardOSB- A building panel composed of long sheds of wood fiber oriented in specific directions and bonded together under pressure

62. PlumbingLavatory- 1-1/2” Drain

63. Plumbing Water Closet3” Drain

64. PlumbingManufactured tub set in prior to sheet rock

65. PlumbingVent Through Roof- Allows air to enter the plumbing system eliminating vacuum which lets the water drain from the pipes.

66. PlywoodPlywood- a wood panel composed of an odd number of layers of wood veneer bonded together under pessureVeneer- A thin layer, sheet, or facing

67. Radiant BarrierRadiant Barrier – a reflective foil placed adjacent to an airspace in roof or wall assemblies as a deterrent to the passage of infrared energy

68. RebarRebar- #5 rebar (5/8” thickness) in this photo theRebar is used to tie the foundation wall into the CMUwalls-The deformation is use to cling to the concrete for extra strength

69. Steep Roof DrainageGutter - A channel that collects rainwater and snowmelt at the eave of a roof.

70. Steep Roof DrainageDown spout- A vertical pipe for conducting water from a roof to a lower surface.Splash block- A small precast block of concrete or plastic used to divert water at the bottom of a downspout

71. Steep Roof MaterialsClay Tile Roof

72. Steep Roof MaterialsRoof Underlayment- A layer of waterproof material such as building felt between roof sheathing and roofing

73. Steep Roof MaterialsShingle – a small unit of water-resistant material nailed in overlapping fashion with many other such units to render a wall or sloping roof watertight. Rubber Shingle shown.

74. Steep Roof ShapesGable Roof

75. Steep Roof ShapesGambrel Roof

76. Steep Roof ShapesHip Roof

77. Steep Roof ShapesMansard Roof

78. Steep RoofRidge – the level intersection of two roof planes in a gable roof.Valley – a trough formed by the intersection of two roof slopes.Eave – The horizontal edge at the low slide of a sloping roof.Rake – Sloping edge of steep roof.Soffit – the undersurface of a horizontal element of a building, especially the underside of a stair or roof overhang.Fascia – the exposed vertical face of an eave.

79. Steep RoofSteep roof without a built up fascia.

80. StoneCoursed Ashlar

81. StoneRandom Rubble

82. StoneRandom Ashlar Pattern

83. Vapor RetarderVapor Retarder- Put in place to reduce the passage of air and water vapor through the building assembly to prevent condensation. It is usually placed to the inside of the building.Warm in Winter

84. WaterproofingWaterproofing- Installed to prevent the passage of water through the CMU into the basement or crawlspace.-Liquid Membrane Applied.

85. Weep HoleWeep Holes – A small opening whose purpose is to permit drainage of water that accumulates inside a building component or assembly

86. Welded Wire FabricWelded Wire Fabric6x6 grid

87. WindowsCasement, It is hinged on one side

88. Single Hung Only one half of the set in window is free to move