Our time at Goertzenville is almost over. I have especially enjoyed learning and getting comfortable with all the construction say and do. And so, for my own enjoyment, I have compiled a list of the terms we use every day around a construction site and never anywhere else. Every one of these things I have used and worked with intimately and got to run and run to get countless times.
I want to let you know what it is like to build a house. They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Well, I prefer the thousand words.
Rebar
Styrofoam
Rafter
Duct
Furnace
Stud
Top/Bottom Plate
Poly
Cross-bracing
Side Cutter
Reciprocating Saw
Mitre Saw
Skill Saw
Hole Saw
Jig Saw
Chop Saw
Needlenose Pliers
Measuring Tape
Robertson Screw
Phillips Screw
Slot Screw
Tin Screw
Drywall Screw
5/8 Screw
3-inch Screw
1 1/2 inch Screw
Raceway
Staple
Hammer Tacker
Clamp
Air nailer
Frog Tape Tuck Tape
Foil Tape
Paper Tape
Teflon Tape
Insulation
Insulation Stop
Bundle
Bale
Switch
Outlet
Plug
Eavestrough
Hot
Neutral
Ground
Copper
Green-treated
Drywall
Mudding
Taping
Vanity
Island Chandelier
Pressure Tank
Septic Tank
Breaker
Well Pump
Biffy
Door Frame
Door Jamb
Shrink Wrap
Expanding Foam
Gusset
Truss
Plenum
Footing
Cripple
Crown
Stirrup
Facenailing
Toenailing
Casement
Awning
Knockdown
R-Value
Fitting
Pex Ring
Crimper
Shaft
Handspike
P-Trap
Conduit
Stripper
Batt
Sheeting
Shingle
Pigtail
Marrett
Drive
Soffit
Facia
Goop
Acousti Seal
Silicone
Caulking
Exacto Blade
Geo-Thermal
Ejector
PL Premium
Siding
Header
Stack
Vent
Typar
Hydro Meter
Attic
Weather Stripping
Thermopan
Joist
Jig
H-clip
Butt Joint
Slab on Grade
3/4 down
A-base
Flange
Hurricane Clip
Anchor Bolt
Rhino Roof
Gyp Rock
Scaffold
A-frame
Putty Knife
Manifold
Bifold
Ear Goggles
Flashing
Sheep's Foot
Cat's Claw
J-Channel
Marshmellow
Spaghetti
Craft Dinner
Boot
Strap
Tamper Resistant
GFCI
AFCI
2X4
2X6
1X4
14/2
14/3
12/2
S1
S2
OSB
MBR
HVAC
LED
HRV
ABS
90s
How many of these do you know what they are? Quick, I need about a dozen S1 staples, a coil of 14/2 wire and my blue side cutters; and Uncle Duane needs one of those 90s and some foil tape.