Architectural Terms A B C D F G H J K L P Q R S T A asphalt shingles B batten bay windows bearing wall brick veneer C chase crawl space D dead load dormer double hung F facade fascia flashing footing G gable H header hip roof J joist K knee wall L landing lintel load-bearing wall P pitch post and beam construction Q quoins R rafter reinforced concrete reveal rough opening S saddle soffit span T tread