THE ANATOMY OF A HOUSE
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WALL INSULATION
FOUNDATION DAMP-PROOFING
GRAVEL FILL
FOOTING
FOUNDATION DRAINS
(DRAIN TILES)
ROOF STRUCTURE
(RAFTERS OR TRUSSES)
GABLE VENT
ATTIC INSULATION
CEILING
FASCIA
WINDOW TRIM
WINDOWS
INTERIOR WALLS
RETURN AIR GRILL
FLOOR JOISTS
SIDING
SHEATHING PAPER
WALL SHEATHING
WALL FRAMING (STUDS)
FIREPLACE
FLOORS
FLOOR JOISTS
SILL PLATE
ELECTRICAL SERVICE
GRADING (6”-8” CLEARANCE)
FOUNDATION WALL
CHIMNEY
FLASHING
ROOFING
ROOFING FELT
ROOF SHEATHING
GUTTERS
SIDING
SHEATHING PAPER
SOFFIT (ROOF OVERHANG)
STAIRS
GUTTERS
RAIN WATER LEADER
(OR DOWNSPOUTS)
GARAGE
HEAT DISTRIBUTION
DOORS
DRIVEWAY
WALKWAY
WATER HEATER
HEATING SYSTEM
WALL SHEATHING
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