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Attic access - An opening that is placed in the drywalled ceiling of a home providing access to the attic.

Beam - A structural member transversely supporting a load. A structural member carrying building loads (weight) from one support to another. Sometimes called a "girder".

Conventional loan A mortgage loan not insured by a government agency (such as FHA or VA)

Grade - Ground level, or the elevation at any given point.

Header - Heavier framing--usually doubled and laid on edge-- at the top of a window, door, or other opening. In masonry, a header course of bricks or stones laid on edge provides strength.

Mushroom - The unacceptable occurrence when the top of a caisson concrete pier spreads out and hardens to become wider than the foundation wall thickness.

Shutter - Usually lightweight louvered decorative frames in the form of doors located on the sides of a window. Some shutters are made to close over the window for protection.

Sill cock - An exterior water faucet (hose bib).

Slab, door - A rectangular door without hinges or frame.