Terms and definitions
Elevation- An elevation consists of 4 regular side views of a house. Those views include the front, back, left and right side.  The elevation views are two dimensional and visually describe the detail on the sides of the house.  Siding, roofing, doors, windows, lights, railings, step and other exterior features are included on elevation drawings. Also notes are added to the drawings to provide clarity.

Grade line- Is an imaginary line drawn in an elevation view that represents the proposed ground level. 
Stucco- A type of exterior siding that coats the outside walls of a house with plaster.  

Roof Ridge- The highest edge of a roof where two or more sloped roof planes meet. 
Flashing- A 90 degree bent piece of metal that is placed between a wall and a roof plane.  The metal flashing prevents water from entering the inside of a house.

Shingles- Are a type of roof covering made out of many different types of material.  Asphalt shingles are the most commonly used roof covering on residential houses.  

Tar paper- A protective heavy duty waterproof layer of paper that is placed over the plywood on a roof and under the roofing shingles. 
Topography-
Eave

Cornice

Facsia

Freeze board

Soffit

Shingle stop
Elevation Drawing Projection
Elevation Materials
Skylight
Vinyl Siding 
Stucco

Brick Veneer