ResCon 2026

4. The board attached to the ends of the roof rafters or trusses; the gutters are usually attached to this.
6. An engineered structural framework typically used to support a roof; usually triangular in shape.
8. A measurement used to rate the effectiveness of insulation; the higher the number, the better the resistance to heat flow.
10. A framing member that runs horizontally to support a floor or ceiling.
11. A wall that supports the weight of the structure above it, including the roof and upper floors.
12. A designated opening (usually a window) in a room that is large enough to allow for escape in an emergency, required by code in bedrooms.
15. Perfectly horizontal; no slope.
16. The underside of a roof overhang or eave; usually vented to allow airflow into the attic.
17. The stage of construction where mechanical, electrical, and plumbing lines are installed in the walls before the drywall is put up.
18. Also known as gypsum board or Sheetrock; the material used to finish interior walls and ceilings.
19. The horizontal surface of a step in a staircase (as opposed to the vertical riser).

1. The structural wood panel covering (usually OSB or Plywood) applied to the studs, joists, or rafters of a structure.
2. A beam placed perpendicular to wall studs above doors, windows, or other openings to carry the structural load.
3. The perfectly vertical orientation of a wall or column.
4. The concrete base of a foundation that distributes the weight of the structure to the soil.
5. Steel rods used to reinforce concrete structures to increase tensile strength.
7. Sheet metal or other impervious material installed at joints and angles (like around chimneys or windows) to prevent water penetration.
9. A specific type of detailed construction drawing that shows the front, rear, or side view of the building.
13. (Sill Plate) The bottom horizontal member of a wall that is anchored directly to the concrete foundation.
14. Standard vertical framing members (usually 2x4 or 2x6) used to construct walls.