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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
Decorative Concrete Decorative Concrete Masonry UnitMasonry UnitSplit Face CMU
Ribbed CMU
Exterior DoorsExterior Doors
4 Panel doorRed- PanelBlue-StileGreen-top railYellow- lock railBlack- bottom rail
Exterior Doors Con’tExterior Doors Con’t
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 Service Head
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
Gypsum BoardGypsum BoardDef- very
multiuse material that is inexpensive and is easy to work with.
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
Insulation Con’tInsulation Con’t
Foam Insulation Rigid Board Insulation
LintelLintelDef-a horizontal
structural member that spans and opening
MortarMortarConcave- this 3/8”joint is tooled and was on an apartment building type N
Extruded- this 1/2 “ joint and is neither tooled or troweled and was on a residential house. Type N
Oriented Strand BoardOriented Strand Board
Def-its nonveneered panel product made out of small wood chips pressed together
PlumbingPlumbing
Drop In Sink
PlywoodPlywood
Radiant BarrierRadiant BarrierDef- helps to prevent air from passing through the insulation
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 steelShingles are small pieces laid in
an overlapping manner to form one continuous roof
Steep Roof ShapesSteep Roof ShapesGable Gambrel
Steep Roof Shapes Con’tSteep Roof Shapes Con’t
Hip Mansard
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.
Welded Wire FabricWelded Wire FabricDef- helps to
reinforce the concrete by adding extra strength
WindowsWindowsAwning- the hinge is at the top which means the bottom swing outwards
Jalousie- window is divided horizontally and works like a normal set of blinds.
Windows Con’tWindows Con’tSliding- the window slides from one side to the other