| A | B |
|---|
| Elevation | exterior views of a structure |
| Grade line | reference point for most elevations |
| Cornice | part of the roof that extends out from the wall |
| Eave | lower part of the roof that projects from the wall |
| Stucco | plaster made from Portland cement, sand, water and a coloring agent that is applied to exterior walls |
| Roof ridge | the uppermost area of two intersecting roof planes |
| Rail | decorative barriers and supports typically used to enclose porches and decks |
| Projection | guidelines used for transferring measurements orthographically from one view to another |
| Surface materials | materials used to protect the building from the weather |
| Flashing | metal used to prevent water leaking through surface intersections |
| Siding | exterior wall covering used to protect walls from the weather |
| Skylight | opening in the roof to allow light and ventilation |
| Topography | physical description of land surface showing variations in surface elevation |
