Glossary

The gaps between the timbers of a log house. To chink is to fill the gaps.

"Chink," Encyclopedia.

Any horizontal decorative molding that wraps around a building and other features of a home, such as a door or window.

"Cornice," Wikipedia.

One of the three orders of Ancient Greek architecture, the Doric order is characterized by circular capitals at the top of columns.

"Doric order," Wikipedia.

Edges of the roof that project out of a building and overhang the wall.

"Eaves," Wikipedia.

A type of trim that is placed between the top of the siding and the soffit.

"Complete your Home's Look with the Right Frieze Board Trim," Belco.

Wood exterior covering on a wall of a house, flush siding is applied horizontally and is wider than clapboard.

"Flush siding," The Free Dictionary.

A roof that consists of slopes on all sides and come together at the top to form the ridge.

"Hip Roof vs. Gable Roof - Pros and Cons of Each Type," Roofing Calculator.

Another order of Ancient Greek architecture, the Ionic order is characterized by volutes (spiral ornamentation) at the top of columns.

"Ionic order," Wikipedia.

Longer, beveled board siding that overlap one another when placed on a house.

"Lap siding," Merriam Webster.

A horizontal beam that extends above a window, door, and/or fireplace.

"What is Lintel? Types of Lintels and Uses in Building," The Constructor

Building of structures from individual units. These units are then laid in and connected by mortar. Materials for mason construction include stone, brick, concrete block, and adobe.

"Masonry," Wikipedia.

A large window consisting of a central arched section flanked by two narrow rectangular sections.

A rectangular column that projects from the wall.

"Pilaster," Merriam Webster.

A horizontal beam along the length of a roof used to support rafters or boards.

A roof with two sides pitched at an angle. Both sides of the gable meet at the middle ridge.

"Hip Roof vs. Gable Roof - Pros and Cons of Each Type," Roofing Calculator.

A projecting piece of wood made for insertion into a mortise in another piece.

The semi-circular or triangular decorative wall surface located above a door, window, or entrance.

"Tympanum," Wikipedia.

Masonry blocks at the corner of a wall, used for structural strength or aesthetics.

"Quoin," Wikipedia.