This visual dictionary defines and describes various construction materials and building components. It provides information on air barriers, attic ventilation components, backhoes, batter boards, brick arches and bonds, building cladding, code requirements, concrete joints, electrical components, framing elements, insulation, lintel, mortar, plumbing fixtures, rebar, roof drainage, roofing materials and shapes, stone patterns, vapor retarders, waterproofing, weep holes, and window types. Definitions include functions, typical dimensions, and illustrations.

1. Visual Dictionary Walton Stone BSCI 2300-001 Username: Convector

9. Brick Arches: Parabolic Arch

10. Brick Arches: Roman Arch

11. Brick Arches: Arch with a Keystone

15. Brick Bonds: Rowlocks

16. Brick Bonds: Headers

17. Brick Bonds: Soldiers

18. Brick Bonds: Sailors

19. Brick Bonds: Stretcher Rowlocks (Shiners)

20. Brick Sizes: Modular Brick 3 1/2” x 7 1/2” x 2 1/4”

21. Brick Sizes: Roman Brick 3 1/2” x 11 1/2” x 1 5/8”

23. Cladding: Brick Clad Structure

24. Cladding: EFIS Clad Structure

25. Cladding: Stone Clad Structure Coursed Rubble

26. Cladding: Wood Board Clad Structure

32. Concrete Masonry Unit: 1 CMU=3 Brick Courses

34. Decorative Concrete Masonry Units: Split-Block

35. Decorative Concrete Masonry Unit: Ribbed

36. Doors: Exterior Flush Door

37. Doors: Exterior Panel Door Stile Top Rail Panel Lock Rail Bottom Rail

45. Framing Elements: #1 Anchor Bolt

46. Framing Elements: #2 Sill Plate

47. Framing Elements: #3 Floor Joists

48. Framing Elements: #4 Subflooring

49. Framing Elements: #5 Sole Plate

50. Framing Elements: #6 Stud

51. Framing Elements: #7 Top Plate

52. Framing Elements: #8 Ceiling Joist

53. Framing Elements: #9 Rafter

54. Framing Elements: #10 Roof Decking

55. Framing Elements: #11 Sheathing

56. Framing Elements: #12 Stringer

63. Insulation: Loose Fill Insulation

64. Insulation: Rigid Board Insulation

65. Insulation: Foamed Insulation

72. Plumbing: Manufactured Tub

82. Steep Roof Materials: Clay Tile

85. Steep Roof Shapes: Gable Roof

86. Steep Roof Shapes: Gambrel Roof

87. Steep Roof Shapes: Hip Roof

88. Steep Roof Shapes: Mansard Roof

96. Stone: Random Rubble Pattern

97. Stone: Coursed Rubble Pattern

98. Stone: Random Ashlar Pattern

99. Stone: Coursed Ashlar Pattern