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Nomenclature for Housing Nomenclature for Housing ConstructionConstruction
ObjectivesObjectives
Learn & identify nomenclature of Learn & identify nomenclature of components of a residential house.components of a residential house.Be able to distinguish the various Be able to distinguish the various components of a house on a threecomponents of a house on a threecomponents of a house on a three components of a house on a three dimensional or plan drawing.dimensional or plan drawing.
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Underground componentsUnderground components
Drain tileDrain tileFootingFootingDampproofingDampproofingFoundation wallFoundation wallFoundation wallFoundation wall
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FoundationFoundation--frame connectionframe connection
Anchor boltAnchor boltSill sealSill sealSillSill
Frame supportFrame support
GirderGirder
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FramingFraming
JoistJoistJoist headerJoist headerCross bridgingCross bridging
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FramingFramingSubfloorSubfloorBottom plateBottom plateStudStudUnderlaymentUnderlaymentC bC bCorner braceCorner brace
Wall componentsWall components
Inside finishInside finishWall sheathingWall sheathingBuilding felt Building felt –– House wrapHouse wrapSidingSidingSidingSiding
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Wall componentsWall components
Vapor barrierVapor barrierInsulationInsulationOther componentsOther components
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Window componentsWindow components
HeaderHeaderRough window sillRough window sillSill jackSill jackHeader jackHeader jackWindow casingWindow casing
Door componentsDoor components
HeaderHeaderDoor jambDoor jambHeader jackHeader jack
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Ceiling componentsCeiling components
Top plateTop plateCeiling joistCeiling joist
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Roof componentsRoof components
FasciaFasciaRaftersRaftersRidgeRidgeRoof sheathingRoof sheathingRoof sheathingRoof sheathing
Roof componentsRoof componentsBuilding feltBuilding feltRoof shinglesRoof shinglesGuttersGuttersSoffitSoffit
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