This website makes references to a number of terms that may not be familiar to you. Use the links below to explore this glossary.
Deck
flat-floored roofless area adjoining or built into a building
Dentil
small square block used in series in a pediment
Display Window
large single window often found on the lower level of houses
Dome
roof structure in the shape of a portion of a sphere
Door
barrier in a wall opening that swings open to a space beyond the opening
Dormer
roofed projection from a sloping roof often with a window
Double-Hung Window
window with two sashes arranged vertically that opens by sliding the upper sash down or the lower sash up