| A | B |
| Truss | a premade triangular framework that supports a roof |
| Residential Buildings | a building that people live in |
| Drywall | the inside covering of walls and ceiling that are made from plaster and paper |
| Footing | bottom part of foundation made of hardened concrete |
| Foundation | the part of the house that rests on the ground and supports the upper structure |
| Gable Roof | a roof with 2 sloping sides that meet at the ridge and form a triangle shape at each end |
| Insulation | material used to keep heat or cold from coming in or out of a building |
| Mortar | a mixture similar to concrete used to fasten concrete blocks together |
| Sheathing | a layer of material between house framing and the outer covering |
| Stud | pieces of lumber used to frame the walls |
| Subfloor | the first layer of flooring made of plywood |