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Eave - The projecting lower edge of a roof.

Elevation - An orthographic view of some vertical feature of a house. (Front, rear, side, interior elevation)

Entablature - The area above an entryway in which the transom is contained.

Excavate - To dig out a volume of earth for a basement, footings or foundation.

Expansion Tank - A tank located near the heating plant of a hot water system used to help balance the pressure.

Exterior Wall - An outside wall.

Eyebrow Window - A small, horizontally rectangular window, often located on the uppermost story, aligned with windows below