Construction

Pier and beam is a type of foundation system used in areas with expansive soils, where the soil can swell and contract significantly with changes in moisture content.

The sill plate is a horizontal beam that rests on the foundation and supports the walls of a building.

Concrete roofing is not a common roofing material. Asphalt shingles, metal roofing, and tile roofing are all more commonly used.

A vapor barrier is a material that is installed to prevent moisture from entering a building. This can be done by sealing cracks and gaps in the building envelope, or by installing a vapor barrier membrane.

Concrete insulation is not a common type of insulation. Fiberglass insulation, cellulose insulation, and polystyrene insulation are all more commonly used.

A fire stop is a material or device that is installed to prevent the spread of fire from one area of a building to another.

Awning windows are not a common type of window. Single-hung windows, double-hung windows, and casement windows are all more commonly used.

A lintel is a horizontal beam that is installed above an opening in a wall to support the weight of the wall above.

Overhead doors are not a common type of door. Swinging doors, sliding doors, and folding doors are all more commonly used.

A kick plate is a metal plate that is installed at the bottom of a door to protect it from damage.

Concrete flooring is not a common type of flooring. Carpet, hardwood flooring, and laminate flooring are all more commonly used.

A baseboard is a molding that is installed at the bottom of a wall to cover the joint between the wall and the floor.

Watercolor paint is not a common type of paint. Latex paint, oil-based paint, and acrylic paint are all more commonly used.

A primer is a coating that is applied to a surface before painting to prepare it for painting.

A computer is not a common type of tool. Hammers, saws, and drills are all more commonly used.