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Air Barrier PaperAir Barrier Paper
Air Barrier Paper-used to prevent airflow and water penetration into the house. In this instance the air barrier paper is wrapped around only a small portion of the house.
Attic VentilationAttic Ventilation
Soffit vent-opening under the eave of the roof that allows air to flow into the attic.
Attic Ventilation (contd.)Attic Ventilation (contd.)
Ridge Vent-long open assembly that allows air to circulate out of the ridge of a roof.
Attic Ventilation (contd.)Attic Ventilation (contd.)
Gable vent-opening used to exhaust excess heat from the attic.
Attic Ventilation (contd.)Attic Ventilation (contd.)
Roof tribune-helps exhaust heat from the attic or building. Pulls the air away from it.
BackhoeBackhoe
A backhoe is primarily used in the beginning stages of residential construction. It is used for such things as digging foundations.
The bucket on this backhoe measured 2 feet wide.
Brick ArchesBrick Arches
Roman Arch
Keystone
Brick ArchesBrick Arches
Jack Arch
Brick ArchesBrick Arches
Centering-temporary framework used to construct domes and arches.
Brick BondsBrick Bonds
Running- stretcher courses off set
Brick BondsBrick Bonds
Stacked Bond- Bricks stacked on top of each other in vertical rows
Brick BondsBrick Bonds
English garden wall- flemish bond every fourth or fifth course
Brick BondsBrick Bonds
Stretcher
Brick BondsBrick Bonds
Sailor
Brick BondsBrick Bonds
Soldier
Brick BondsBrick Bonds
Rowlock
Brick BondsBrick Bonds
Header
Brick BondsBrick Bonds
Rowlock Stretcher
Brick SizesBrick Sizes
Modular-3 5/8” by 2 ¼” by 7 5/8”
Brick SizesBrick Sizes
Norman- 4 5/8” by 2 ¼” by 11 5/8”
BulldozerBulldozer
A Bulldozer is used to grade a site. A bulldozer is a machine that pushes dirt or any sort of land off or on a job site
CladdingCladding
Wood Shingles
Shingle-small unit of water resistant material nailed in overlapping fashion to render a wall or sloping roof water tight.
CladdingCladding
Brick
CladdingCladding
EIFS
CladdingCladding
Limestone (travertine)
CladdingCladding
Wood Boards
Code RequirementsCode Requirements
My Window
This window measured 21”x44”
This is an opening of 6.4 square feet.
This meets the code requirements.
Code RequirementsCode Requirements
Stairs
Tread=10.5”
Riser=7”
Nosing=1.25”
These stairs meet the code requirements.
Concrete JointsConcrete Joints
Control Joint- An intentional, linear discontinuity in a structure or a component, designed to form a plane of weakness where cracking can occur in response to various forces so as to minimize or eliminate cracking elsewhere in the structure.
Concrete JointsConcrete Joints
Isolation Joint - An intentional, linear discontinuity in a structure or a component, designed to form a plane of weakness where cracking can occur in response to various forces so as to minimize or eliminate cracking elsewhere in the structure.
The pole is being isolated from the slab.
Concrete Masonry UnitsConcrete Masonry Units
Also known as CMU. This is a building material that is hollowed concrete block. Meant to be laid in mortar. Standard dimensions are 8’ by 8’ by 16’, which makes it equivalent to three courses of brick.
One course of CMU=3 courses of brick
Decorative Concrete Decorative Concrete Masonry UnitsMasonry Units
Split face
Decorative Concrete Decorative Concrete Masonry UnitsMasonry Units
Ribbed
DoorsDoors
Flush Door
DoorsDoors
Panel Door
Lock Rail
Bottom Rail
Top Rail
Stiles
Panel
DoorsDoors
Panel Door
DoorsDoorsTransom SidelightsSidelights
Electrical ComponentsElectrical Components
Power Pole with Transformer-Holds power and transfers itto a smaller voltage to be usedby the consumer.
Electrical ComponentsElectrical Components
Service head- entrance point for power to go into a house.
Electrical ComponentsElectrical Components
Meter-a meter keeps track of how much power is used so that the power company will not charge you too little or too much.
Electrical ComponentsElectrical Components
Service Panel-Box that allows you to control power flow throughout your residence.
Electrical ComponentsElectrical Components
Duplex Receptacle-provides power directly to appliances
Framing ElementsFraming Elements
1. Anchor Bolt
Framing ElementsFraming Elements
2. Sill Plate
Framing ElementsFraming Elements
3. Floor Joists
Framing ElementsFraming Elements
4. Subflooring
Framing ElementsFraming Elements
6. Stud
5. Sole Plate
. Header
7. Top Plate
Jack Stud
Cripple Stud
Framing ElementsFraming Elements
Framing ElementsFraming Elements
8. Ceiling Joists
Framing ElementsFraming Elements
9. Rafters
Framing ElementsFraming Elements
10. Roof Decking
Framing ElementsFraming Elements
11. Sheathing
OSB used as sheathing
Framing ElementsFraming Elements
12. Stringer-The sloping wood or steel member that supports the treads of a stair.
