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What is the purpose of a septic tank?
What is the purpose of a septic tank?
What is the function of a shim in building construction?
What is the function of a shim in building construction?
What does a scuttle hole provide access to?
What does a scuttle hole provide access to?
Which material is commonly used for shingles on walls or roofs?
Which material is commonly used for shingles on walls or roofs?
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What is the primary purpose of siding on a frame building?
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What is the sill plate in house framing?
What is the sill plate in house framing?
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What is the purpose of soffit in construction?
What is the purpose of soffit in construction?
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What does sheathing refer to in construction?
What does sheathing refer to in construction?
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'Slab' in construction usually refers to:
'Slab' in construction usually refers to:
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Construction Terminology
- Ceiling Design: Normally, ceilings are attached to floor joists; separate joists can enhance sound insulation between floors.
- Chimney Cap: Covers the chimney opening with concrete or metal to prevent rain intrusion.
- Chair Rail: A wooden molding positioned at chair-back height on walls, often decorative.
- Chase: Enclosed vertical space in a structure designed to accommodate pipes, ducts, or electrical wiring.
- Circuit Breaker: Automatic safety device that interrupts an overloaded electrical circuit, protecting the system.
- Clapboard: Thin, long boards used for overlapping exterior siding, thicker on one edge for better weather resistance.
- Collar Beam: Horizontal beam installed above rafter ends to enhance structural stability.
- Corbel: Protruding structure from a wall supporting overhead loads, typically constructed from masonry.
- Cornice: An architectural overhang at the top of a wall, directing rainwater away from the building.
- Course: A horizontal layer of masonry materials like bricks or blocks within a wall.
- Crawlspace: Narrow area beneath a house's first floor allowing access to plumbing and ducts, no basement required.
- Cripples: Framing pieces that are cut off above and below windows to allow for structure support.
- Door Buck: The rough frame surrounding a door, establishing its entryway.
- Dormer: Structure that projects from a sloped roof, providing additional headroom and light to upper floors.
- Double Glazing: Window technology involving two glass panes with a sealed air gap for better insulation.
- Double Hung Windows: Windows with two movable sashes (upper and lower) that can be opened independently.
- Downspout: Vertical pipe directing rainwater from roofs or gutters to the ground.
- Drywall: Wall material made of gypsum board; serves as a substitute for traditional plaster.
- Eaves: Parts of a roof that extend beyond the house walls, providing shade and protection from rain.
- Efflorescence: White residue appearing on brick surfaces due to moisture and dissolved salts.
- Fascia Board: Edged board fixed to rafter ends or wall plates, supporting the gutter system.
- Fill-type Insulation: Loose insulation material installed by hand or mechanically blown into wall cavities.
- Flashing: Water-resistant material used at roof and wall junctions to prevent leakage.
- Floor Joists: Structural framing pieces spanning between outer foundation walls and supporting flooring above.
- Flue: Vertical passage in a chimney for expelling smoke and gases from combustion.
- Footing: Concrete base that supports a foundation, stabilizing the structure above.
- Foundation: The lowest part of a building’s structure providing support, often buried below ground.
- Framing: Framework including joists, studs, rafters, and beams used for structural support in construction.
- Frost Line: Depth to which frost penetrates the ground, important for foundation work in cold climates.
- Furring: Thin strips added to walls to create a flat surface for lathing or plastering, facilitating insulation.
- Gable: Triangular section of wall formed beneath a pitched roof.
- Gambrel Roof: Type of roof with dual slopes, optimizing vertical space in upper levels.
- Girder: Main structural bridge element supporting joists, critical for load distribution on floors.
- Glazing: The process of fitting glass into windows or doors for airtight and weatherproof seals.
- Grade Line: The intersection point of a foundation wall with the ground, determining the height of the structure.
- Headers: Horizontal supports made of doubled wood, placed over doors and windows to redistribute loads.
- Heel: The part of a rafter that rests on the wall plate, crucial for roof stability.
- Hip Roof: Structure sloping upwards on three out of four sides, offering more stability against wind.
- Hip: External angle formed where two roof slopes meet.
- Jamb: Vertical side of a door or window opening, crucial for support and alignment.
- Joist: Horizontal structural members supporting floors or ceilings, extending from wall to wall.
- Kiln-dried Lumber: Lumber that has been artificially dried in a kiln, providing better stability than air-dried lumber.
- King-Post: Central vertical post in a truss, providing load-bearing support.
- Pilaster: Foundation projection that bolsters floor girders or strengthens the wall structure.
- Pitch: The degree of slope for roofs or drainage systems, affecting water flow and structure integrity.
- Plasterboard: Alternative term for drywall, a construction panel used in building interiors.
- Plates: Horizontal wooden pieces, including sole plates at the bottom and rafter plates at the top of walls.
- Plenum: Chamber that distributes air for HVAC systems, located above a false ceiling.
- Prefabrication: Process of constructing building components off-site for later assembly at the location.
- Rafter: Structural members forming the roofframe, extending from walls to the ridge beam.
- Reinforced Concrete: Concrete structure enhanced with steel rods for increased strength and durability.
- Ridge Board: Horizontal board at the apex of a roof where rafter beams converge.
- Ridge Pole: Heavy beam that connects and supports the ridge rafters of a sloped roof.
- Riser: Vertical portion of a staircase step, connecting two treads.
- Roof Sheathing: Plywood sheets nailed to trusses or rafters, providing a base for roofing materials.
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Test your knowledge on construction terminologies such as ceiling joists, chimney cap, chair rail, chase, and circuit breaker. Identify and understand common terms used in the construction industry.
