Terminology –Construction/Home Contracting Industry Terms

Terminology

It can be difficult to express how you want your home to look without knowing and understanding the anatomy of a house. Below we have provided an illustration to help demonstrate the different areas of a home. By knowing and understanding these terms, you will find it much easier to communicate your ideas to your contractor, resulting in a finished product that matches your vision.

Fiberglass Shingles, Fascia, Gable Vent, Frieze Board, Window Mantle, Window Trim, Shutters, Standing Seam Steel Roof, Seamless Rain Gutters, Splash Guard, Pillars, Door Side Lite, Ridge Cap, Gable Rake, Down Spout, Soffit Overhang, Overhead Door

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