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House

Structure built as a dwelling and equipped to provide a comfortable and secure life for people.
structure of a house

frame

frame

Assembly of members that consists of the load-bearing structure of a building and that provides stability to it.

foundation

foundation

Work done on-site in cement or masonry; it supports a structure’s load and transfers it to the ground, thus providing stability.

roof truss

roof truss

Assembly of members composed of a triangular substructure to form the frame of a sloped roof; it supports the roof.

wood flooring

wood flooring

A room’s decorative floor covering made of wooden squares or strips of wood.

textile floor coverings

textile floor coverings

Textile floor coverings, such as rugs and pile carpets, are comfortable and attractive, and dampen impact noise.

stairs

stairs

Structural component enabling movement between floors of a house or other structure.

step

step

Part of a staircase composed of a tread and a riser.