Construction Glossary In this construction glossary, we will describe some of the most common components of your home, including some common warranty concerns. Please select a category below to learn more. AllConstruction Glossary Appliances Attic Hatch Backplash and Tile Trim Baseboards Bi-Fold Closet Doors Breakers (Electrical Panel) Buffalo Board Cabinets CC Valve Ceilings Concrete Control Joints Eavestroughs, Downspouts, Rainwater Leaders Escutcheon Exterior Hose Bib Exterior of House Exterior Doors Exterior Stairs Exterior Exhaust and Intake Pipes Flooring Furnace and Hot Water Tank Gas Fireplace Gas Meter/ Shut Off Valve GFI Outlet Heat Controls Heat Registers Hood Fan/Vent and OTR Microwaves HRV Interior Doors Interior Staircase Interior Water Shut Offs Island Laundry Taps Light Fixtures Main Water Shut Off Network Cables/ LB Covers Overhead Garage Door Paint Power Meter Return Air Vent Roof Ventilation Shingles Siding Smoke Detector Sump Pump Telepost Undermount Sink Window Wells and Rock Windows