- Rim joist
- Rise
- Riser and panel
- Riser
- Road base
- Rock 1, 2, 3
- Roll roofing
- Roll, rolling
- Romex
- Roof jack
- Roof joist
- Roof sheathing or sheeting
- Roof valley
- Rough opening
- Rough sill
- Roughing in
- Run, roof
- Run, stair
- Sack mix
- Saddle
- Sales contract
- Sand float finish
- Sanitary sewer
- Sash
- Sash balance
- Saturated felt
- Schedule (window, door, mirror)
- Scrap out
- Scratch coat
- Screed, concrete
- Screed, plaster
- Scribing
- Scupper
- Sealer
- Seasoning
- Self sealing shingles
- Semigloss paint or enamel
- Septic system
- Service entrance panel
- Service equipment