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Anchor Bolt
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A threaded bolt anchored in the masonry foundation to fasten a wood sill plate |
Arch
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A curved structure that supports istelf and spans an opening
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Atrium
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An open court within a building.
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Batt
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A type of fiberglass insulation designed to be insalled between framing members. |
Beam
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Horizontal structural member, usually heavier than a joist.
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Bench Mark
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Mark on some permanent object fixed to the ground which land measurements and elevations are taken.
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Bird's Mouth
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A notch cut into a rafter to provide a horizontal bearing on the top plate. |
Board Measure
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System of lumber measurement. 1 bd ft (board foot), which is 1ft2 by approx 1" thick.
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Bullnose
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Rounded cabinet trim or ceramic tile edge. |
Buttress
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Vertical masonry or concrete support on the outside, which projects from a wall. |
Cantilever
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A projecting beam or structural member anchored at only one end.
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Collar Beam
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Horizontal member tying opposing rafters below the roof ridge. |
Column
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Vertical supporting member.
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Corbel
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Projection of masonry from the face of a wall; a stepped coursing bracket to support weight above. |
Cricket
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Small gable-like roof structure used to divert water and debris from the intersection of a sloping roof and chimney; also called a saddle. |