Architecture terms

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Cape Cod or Colonial? Victorian or French Provincial? Craftsman or Contemporary? Learn about the common types of residential architecture. Learn what your favorite styles are called and how to desc…

General Roofing Terms

Learn the easy tools to identify a gothic cathedral and how to appreciate the craftsmanship and ellaborate design that went into its construction.

Learn about the common parts of a house's exterior anatomy, including the roof, siding, windows, doors, and foundation. Opal's here to help you!

Talk to your general contractor like a pro with this home exterior terminology guide. It's hard to know what you are paying for when you don't know the lingo. With this guide, you can talk to your GC with an educated vocabulary. We've included the most common words that home exterior companies will use with you, that you'll need to know. Don't ever hesitate to ask questions if your GC uses a term you don't recognize. This basic diagram might help you understand, but here's a longer list of…

List of church architecture terms. The terms used in church architecture were developed first for the Gothic architecture cathedrals of the mediaeval era. The t...