Visual DictionaryJonathan CarraBSCI 2300MWF 11:00

Air BarrierA sheet material used as both a vapor retarder and an air barrier.It is used to prevent the infiltration of air and water

Attic VentilationSoffit Vents allow air to circulate through the entire attic while keeping insects out.

Attic VentilationRidge vents allow for the hot air that rises to escape at the peak of the roof while keeping rain out.

Attic VentilationRoof Tubines are used to pull the hot air out of the attic. They are wind powered

Attic VentilationGable vents are used to allow the air in the attic to escape and to let fresh air in.

BackhoeThe backhoe is a piece of heavy machinery used in excavation.

24 bucket

Brick ArchesRoman Arch

Brick BondsRunning Bonds Consist of all stretchersHeader Rowlocks

Brick BondsSoldiers

Brick Size3.63x7.63x2.25Modular

BulldozerBulldozers are used to move dirt around site for grading and excavation.

CladdingBrickWood BoardsStoneWood Shingles

Concrete JointsConcrete joints are made to be able to predict where the concrete will crack if it does.

Concrete Masonry UnitsA block of hardened concrete, with or without hollow cores, designed to be laid in the same manner as brick or stone.

Decorative CMUsSplit Block Ribbed Block

DoorsInterior Flush Door

DoorsStileTop RailPanelLock RailBottom RailExterior Panel Door

Electrical Components Transformers are electrical devices that changes the voltage of alternating current

Electric meter is use to measure the amount of electricity used in the household

Electrical Components contThe service panel is where all of the currents run through breakers.

Duplex Receptables are the common plug outlets that we all use.

Framing Elements2. Sill Plate

6. Stud

Framing Elements

4. Subflooring3. Floor Joist

Framing Elements

7. Top Plate9. Ceiling Joist

Framing Elements

8. Stringer10. Rafter

Framing Elements

Roof DeckingSheathing12.11.

Front End LoaderFront end loaders have a large bucket on the front and is used to pick up loose materials such as dirt or rocks

Gypsum BoardAn interior facing panel consisting of a gypsum core sandwiched between paper faces. Also called drywall, or sheetrock

Heat PumpA device that utilizes a refrigeration cycle either to heat or to cool a building by passing air or water over either the condensing coils or the evaporating coils

Air Handling unitCondensor/Evaporator

InsulationInsulation is used to help keep the outside air out and keep the air condition inside

Blanket

LintelA beam that carries the load of a wall across a window or door

MortarA substance use to join masonry units, consisting of cementitious materials, fine aggregate, and water

ConcaveRaked

Oriented Strand BoardA building panel composed of long shreds of wood fiber oriented in specific directions and bonded together under pressure

PlumbingDrop in sink

Manufactured Shower

PlumbingWater Closet

Lavatory

Plumbing Roof Vents are used to let all the sewer gases escape as well as maintaining the pressure.

RebarA short expression for steel reinforcing bars in concrete or masonry

Steep Roof DrainageGutter- Collect the runoff water that falls of the roof

Downspout- channels the water that is collected from the gutter to the ground

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. Shown: Clay Shingles

Metal roof

Steep Roof ShapesGableHipGambrel

Steep Roof TermsEaveRidgeValley

Steep Roof TermsFasciaSoffitRake

Stone

CourseAshlar

Vapor RetarderVapor Retarder- a layer of material intended to obstruct the passage of water vapor through a building assembly.

Weep HoleWeep Hole- a small opening whose purpose is to permit drainage of water that accumulates inside a building component assembly.

WindowsCasement- a projected window that swings outward

Single Hung- two parts that can both slide up and down.