Visual DictionaryVisual Dictionary

By:Drew Tyler

Air Barrier PaperAir Barrier PaperDef- a plastic or

foil sheet that prevents moisture from passing from the outside to the inside of the building.

Attic VentilationAttic Ventilation

Def- Vents that allow moisture to escape from the attic which helps to prevent condensation and rotting.

Roof turbineGable vent

Attic Ventilation Con’tAttic Ventilation Con’t

Soffit Vent

Ridge Vent

BackhoeBackhoeDef- a excavating

equipment consisting of a digging bucket on the end of a two part articulated arm. It is a multi purpose piece of equipment used in many facets of excavation.

Batter BoardsBatter BoardsDef- pair of

horizontal boards nailed to posts at the corners of an excavation used to indicate the desired level

Brick ArchesBrick Arches

Roman

Brick Arches Con’tBrick Arches Con’t

Arch with keystone

Centering- structure used to support an arch during construction

Brick BondsBrick BondsCommon- Stretchers running all across but staggered row to row

Stacked- Bricks stacked directly on top on each other

Brick Bonds Con’tBrick Bonds Con’t

HeadersRowlocks

Brick Bonds Con’tBrick Bonds Con’t

Soldiers

BulldozerBulldozerDef- A piece of

equipment with a metal blade that is used to push large amounts of dirt, sand, gravel, etc..

CladdingCladdingBrick EIFS

Cladding Con’tCladding Con’tStone Wood board

Cladding Con’tCladding Con’tThey are wood

shingles not shakes because they are sawn not split.

Wood Shingles

Code RequirementsCode Requirements State codes:Min Width- 20inMin Height-24inNet opening-5.7sq ftMax Height of sill- 44inActual window:Width-29inHeight- 28inNet opening- 5.638sq ftMax height of sill-22inThe window is not to code

it does not have a large enough net opening

Concrete JointsConcrete Joints

Control Joint- Tooled joint in concrete that allows the concrete to crack there to prevent it from cracking everywhere

Concrete Masonry UnitConcrete Masonry UnitDef- Concrete bricks used in all sorts of construction Average size 8x8x16 in

Exterior DoorsExterior Doors

4 Panel doorRed- PanelBlue-StileGreen-top railYellow- lock railBlack- bottom rail

Exterior Doors Con’tExterior Doors Con’t

Transom- a bar of wood, brick, or stone across the top of a door

Sidelight- a window that flanks a door

Electrical ComponentsElectrical Components

Transformer Box

Electrical Components Electrical Components Con’tCon’t

MeterService Panel

Electrical Components Electrical Components Con’tCon’t

Duplex Receptacle

Framing ElementsFraming Elements

1) Anchor Bolt- 2)Sill Plate

Framing Elements Con’tFraming Elements Con’t

3)Floor Joist 4) Subflooring

Framing Elements Con’tFraming Elements Con’t

5) Sole Plate 6) Stud

Framing Element Con’tFraming Element Con’t

7)Top Plate 8)Stringer

Framing Con’tFraming Con’t9)Ceiling Joist 10)Rafter

Framing Con’tFraming Con’t

11) Roof Decking 12)Sheathing

Front End LoaderFront End LoaderDef- a piece of

heavy equipment that pushes a bucket to load all sorts of materials. It is like a bulldozer but instead of a blade it uses a bucket

Heat PumpHeat PumpCompressor- the

outside unit of the heat pump that pulls heat from the air or ground and it can be reversed to cool

Heat Pump Con’tHeat Pump Con’tAir handling unit-

used to circulate hot or cold air through the ducts

Advantage of heat pump is it is very efficient

Disadvantage of heat pump is it does not work well in cold climates

InsulationInsulation

Blanket InsulationLoose Fill Insulation

MortarMortarConcave- this 3/8”joint is tooled and was on an apartment building

Extruded- this 1/2 “ joint and is neither tooled or troweled and was on a residential house.

Oriented Strand BoardOriented Strand Board

PlumbingPlumbing

Drop In Sink

PlywoodPlywood

Radiant BarrierRadiant Barrier

RebarRebar½ inch rebar #4

The grooves of on the rebar help the rebar grip to the concrete

Steep Roof DrainageSteep Roof DrainageGutter- used to collect the water as it drains off the roof

Steep Roof Drainage Con’tSteep Roof Drainage Con’tDownspout- collects the water and sends it down the building

Splashblock – directs the water away from the building

Steep Roof MaterialsSteep Roof MaterialsRoof Paper- laid down before shingles it helps to weather proof the roof

Clay tile

Steep Roof Materials Con’tSteep Roof Materials Con’t

Wood Shingles- sawn wood shingles

Metal Panel Roof- usually aluminum or galvanized steel

Steep Roof TermsSteep Roof TermsYellow- RidgeRed- EaveBlue- Valley

Green- FasciaBlack-Soffit

StoneStone

Random Rubble

Stones Con’tStones Con’tRandom Ashlar Coursed Ashlar

Vapor RetarderVapor Retarder

WaterproofingWaterproofing

Liquid waterproofing

Weep HoleWeep HoleWeep holes allow moisture to

escape from behind the brick.