| A | B |
|---|
| Structure | Something that is constructed |
| Truss | Consists of beams, bars, ties;provides rigid support over wide spans w/mininum amt. of material; usually arranged to form triangles |
| Rafter | designed to support roof loads |
| Joist | parallel framing member;supports floor and ceiling loads |
| Girder | Large beam;supports concentrated loads at points along its length |
| Plate | Horizontal member that carries studs on a wall; directly carries rafters to a roof |
| Header | Horizontal; support load over opening, ie. window or door |
| Insulation | hight resistance to heat transmission; reduces rate of heat flow |
| Sheathing | Covering attached to exterial studes or rafters |
| Cornice | Exterior trim;roof meets the wall |
| Fascia | Used for outer face of a box cornice |
| Lookout | Runs between lower end of rafter and outside wall |
| Soffit | Understade of any structural member other than true ceiling |
| Gutter | Wood or metal trough;attached to roof to collect and conduct water from rain to snow |
| Dry in | Apply building paper that protects roof sheathing and from from moisture until roofing is applied |
| HVAC | Heat/ventilation/air conditioning |
| Framing | Fitting together and uniting sturctural members that give shape and strenth |
| Examples of Structures | Building, assembled components of a building |
| Examples of Joists | Floor joist & Ceiling joist |
| Examples of Plates | Soleplate;top plate |
