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structure of a house image

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


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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 image

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


textile floor coverings image

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


stairs image

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


step image

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


wood flooring image

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