- Foundation
- Structure
- Roof
- Grounds
- Exterior
- Interior
- Rain Gutters
- Chimneys / Fireplaces
- Insulation & Ventilation
- Heating
- Cooling
- Plumbing
- Electrical
- Kitchen
- Bathrooms
- Built-In Appliances
- Exterior Grading
- Attic / Basement
Here is an exploded picture of the pieces of a house. Below are the terms for these pieces.
- Gable stud
- Collar beam
- Ceiling joist
- Ridge board
- Insulation
- Chimney cap
- Chimney flues
- Chimney
- Chimney flashing
- Rafters
- Ridge
- Roof boards
- Stud
- Eave gutter
- Roofing
- Blind or shutter
- Bevel siding
- Downspout gooseneck
- Downspout strap
- Downspout leader
- Double plate
- Entrance canopy
- Garage cornice
- Fascia
- Door jamb
- Garage door
- Downspout shue
- Sidewalk
- Entrance post
- Entrance platform
- Stair riser
- Stair stringer
- Girder post
- Chair rail
- Cleanout door
- Furring strips
- Corner stud
- Girder
- Gravel fill
- Concrete floor
- Foundation footing
- Paper strip
- Drain tile
- Diagonal sub floor
- Foundation wall
- Sill plate
- Backfill
- Termite shield
- Window well wall
- Grade line
- Basement sash
- Window well
- Corner brace
- Corner stud
- Window frame
- Window light
- Wall studs
- Header
- Window cripple
- Wall sheathing
- Building paper
- Pilaster
- Rough header
- Window stud
- Cornice molding
- Fascia board
- Window casing
- Lath
- Insulation
- Wainscoting
- Baseboard
- Building paper
- Finish floor
- Ash dump
- Door trim casing
- Fireplace hearth
- Floor joists
- Stair riser
- Fire brick
- Newel cap
- Stair tread
- Finish stringer
- Stair rail
- Baluster
- Plaster arch
- Mantel
- Floor joists
- Bridging
- Lookout
- Attic space
- Metal lath
- Window sash
- Chimney breas
- Newel