Parts of a House

See http://westonk12engineering.org/structures/pages/timberframe.htm

Footing-

spreads out Dead Load- footing area depends upon soil compressive strength- demonstrate with brick on sponge rubber

Foundation

keeps wood away from soil, and supports structure-

Framing-

• Framing-structure of building- Types include:
• Post and Beam Framing
• Balloon Framing
• Platform Framing

SHEATHING-

Includes plywood 'skin', vapor barrier, and siding, such as vinyl siding or brick veneer.