Title: Photo credits | Cercha

Description: Find the photographers, original sources, and license links for the construction photos used in Cercha’s illustrative gallery and website previews.

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# Photo credits

Licensed construction photography for illustrative previews. These photos do not represent Cercha members or their projects.

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## Framing: Wall sheathing and roof underlayment

House under construction with plywood wall sheathing, open window rough openings, and roof underlayment.

Photographer: Pixabay. Source: [Pexels](<https://www.pexels.com/photo/brown-and-gray-wooden-2-storey-house-near-tree-209266/>). License: [Pexels License](<https://www.pexels.com/license/>).

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## Framing: Installed roof trusses and connector plates

Installed timber roof trusses with metal connector plates above unfinished wall framing.

Photographer: Troy Mortier. Source: [Unsplash](<https://unsplash.com/photos/the-roof-of-a-house-being-built-brPKGeqvVKI>). License: [Unsplash License](<https://unsplash.com/license>).

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## Insulation: Spray foam in open wall cavities

Spray foam fills wall cavities around wood blocking and metal framing before the wall is closed.

Photographer: Olek Buzunov. Source: [Unsplash](<https://unsplash.com/photos/wooden-wall-section-with-spray-foam-insulation-nIlAoV8bZxo>). License: [Unsplash License](<https://unsplash.com/license>).

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## Plumbing and electrical: Lines and conduit in open framing

Insulated plumbing lines and flexible electrical conduit run through open wall framing during a home renovation.

Photographer: Olek Buzunov. Source: [Unsplash](<https://unsplash.com/photos/interior-construction-with-exposed-pipes-and-wiring-DTeDlHOcTY4>). License: [Unsplash License](<https://unsplash.com/license>).

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## Electrical: Open boxes and exposed conductors

Open electrical boxes and conductors are exposed in a wall opening during interior renovation.

Photographer: Olek Buzunov. Source: [Unsplash](<https://unsplash.com/photos/exposed-electrical-wiring-in-a-damaged-wall-opening-V8fYeNbKn_Q>). License: [Unsplash License](<https://unsplash.com/license>).

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## Electrical: Open box beside a window

An open electrical box sits in an unfinished wall beside a window during an interior renovation.

Photographer: Ksenia Chernaya. Source: [Pexels](<https://www.pexels.com/photo/installation-work-and-replacement-of-socket-5691494/>). License: [Pexels License](<https://www.pexels.com/license/>).

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## Plumbing and electrical: Kitchen lines before cabinets

Exposed kitchen drain and water lines, loose wiring, and a tiled wall await cabinets and final connections.

Photographer: Ksenia Chernaya. Source: [Pexels](<https://www.pexels.com/photo/renovation-in-light-room-with-wooden-laminate-5691495/>). License: [Pexels License](<https://www.pexels.com/license/>).

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## Wall finishing: White walls before electrical fixtures

White interior walls and untrimmed door openings surround exposed electrical boxes before final fixtures.

Photographer: Thirdman. Source: [Pexels](<https://www.pexels.com/photo/doorway-and-white-walls-of-a-house-8469938/>). License: [Pexels License](<https://www.pexels.com/license/>).

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## Wall finishing: Untrimmed doorways and ceiling wiring

Untrimmed interior door openings and finished white wall surfaces sit below an exposed ceiling and hanging wiring.

Photographer: Pavel Danilyuk. Source: [Pexels](<https://www.pexels.com/photo/a-room-under-construction-7937304/>). License: [Pexels License](<https://www.pexels.com/license/>).

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## Painting: Wall preparation and floor protection

A bright room has prepared white walls, exposed wood ceiling joists, and floor protection for finish work.

Photographer: Josh Kobayashi. Source: [Pexels](<https://www.pexels.com/photo/room-during-renovation-5404462/>). License: [Pexels License](<https://www.pexels.com/license/>).

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## Painting: Wall sanding before paint

A worker sands an interior wall by hand beside a door opening before painting.

Photographer: Ksenia Chernaya. Source: [Pexels](<https://www.pexels.com/photo/crop-faceless-person-grinding-wall-with-sandpaper-during-renovation-5691701/>). License: [Pexels License](<https://www.pexels.com/license/>).

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## Painting: Ceiling paint with an extension roller

A worker uses an extension roller to paint a white ceiling in a room under renovation.

Photographer: Ksenia Chernaya. Source: [Pexels](<https://www.pexels.com/photo/crop-woman-painting-walls-at-home-5691677/>). License: [Pexels License](<https://www.pexels.com/license/>).

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## Finish carpentry: Door protection during finish work

An installed interior door remains wrapped in protective plastic while adjacent rooms undergo finish work.

Photographer: Ksenia Chernaya. Source: [Pexels](<https://www.pexels.com/photo/flat-door-in-wrapped-plastic-during-renovation-5691696/>). License: [Pexels License](<https://www.pexels.com/license/>).

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## Windows: Window adjustment during renovation

A worker viewed from behind adjusts an open window above a radiator during a home renovation.

Photographer: Ksenia Chernaya. Source: [Pexels](<https://www.pexels.com/photo/anonymous-male-worker-mounting-window-in-new-house-5691548/>). License: [Pexels License](<https://www.pexels.com/license/>).

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## Tile: Backsplash sample selection

A hand holds a decorative tile sample against a kitchen backsplash beside a sink.

Photographer: RDNE Stock project. Source: [Pexels](<https://www.pexels.com/photo/person-choosing-a-tile-design-on-wall-8293686/>). License: [Pexels License](<https://www.pexels.com/license/>).

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## Masonry: Brick placement and mortar joints

A mason places a brick along a guide line and spreads mortar with a trowel.

Photographer: GOWTHAM AGM. Source: [Pexels](<https://www.pexels.com/photo/close-up-of-man-building-bricks-wall-19688828/>). License: [Pexels License](<https://www.pexels.com/license/>).

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## Masonry: Patio pavers on a sand bed

A worker aligns brick pavers on a prepared sand bed for a patio.

Photographer: Littlehampton Bricks. Source: [Pexels](<https://www.pexels.com/photo/crop-faceless-construction-workman-laying-bricks-4509092/>). License: [Pexels License](<https://www.pexels.com/license/>).

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## Flooring: Laminate plank installation

A flooring installer seats a laminate plank with a wood tapping block beside completed rows.

Photographer: K. Source: [Pexels](<https://www.pexels.com/photo/crop-man-installing-laminate-flooring-4263067/>). License: [Pexels License](<https://www.pexels.com/license/>).

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## Concrete: Foundation pour beside reinforcing steel

A concrete pump hose fills an excavated foundation hole beside reinforcing steel and workers in work boots.

Photographer: Piotr Jachowicz. Source: [Pexels](<https://www.pexels.com/photo/a-builder-filling-a-hole-in-the-ground-with-concrete-26107203/>). License: [Pexels License](<https://www.pexels.com/license/>).

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## Roofing: Terracotta tile installation

Roofers work across a pitched roof with stacks of terracotta tiles ready for installation.

Photographer: Jim McLain. Source: [Pexels](<https://www.pexels.com/photo/workers-installing-roof-11467876/>). License: [Pexels License](<https://www.pexels.com/license/>).

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## Sitework: Jobsite walk across graded ground

Two workers in hard hats and high-visibility vests walk across a graded construction site, viewed from behind.

Photographer: Mikael Blomkvist. Source: [Pexels](<https://www.pexels.com/photo/engineers-walking-on-a-construction-site-8961160/>). License: [Pexels License](<https://www.pexels.com/license/>).

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## Siding and trim: Finished exterior and window trim

A completed two-story home shows lap siding, window trim, porch columns, brick steps, and a shingled roof.

Photographer: Curtis Adams. Source: [Pexels](<https://www.pexels.com/photo/white-and-blue-wooden-house-near-bare-trees-under-blue-sky-3935328/>). License: [Pexels License](<https://www.pexels.com/license/>).

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## Building materials: Lumber yard storage and access lanes

An aerial view shows lumber stacks, storage buildings, and vehicle access lanes at a lumber yard.

Photographer: Braeson Holland. Source: [Pexels](<https://www.pexels.com/photo/aerial-view-of-a-lumber-yard-8994765/>). License: [Pexels License](<https://www.pexels.com/license/>).

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## Building materials: Rough-sawn lumber stacks

Stacked rough-sawn lumber shows board ends and wood grain ready for construction supply.

Photographer: Mark Stebnicki. Source: [Pexels](<https://www.pexels.com/photo/stack-of-lumbers-12278589/>). License: [Pexels License](<https://www.pexels.com/license/>).

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## Building materials: Stacked lumber and exposed board ends

Freshly cut lumber is stacked in horizontal courses with board ends exposed to sunlight.

Photographer: Jean Marc Pampuch. Source: [Pexels](<https://www.pexels.com/photo/stack-of-freshly-cut-lumber-in-sunlight-30285503/>). License: [Pexels License](<https://www.pexels.com/license/>).

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## HVAC: Exposed ductwork in a finished loft

Exposed round HVAC ductwork runs above the windows and metal stair in a finished residential loft.

Photographer: Life Of Pix. Source: [Pexels](<https://www.pexels.com/photo/gray-couch-beside-window-2459/>). License: [Pexels License](<https://www.pexels.com/license/>).

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## Finish carpentry: Finished wood stair treads

Sunlight falls across finished wood stair treads between interior walls.

Photographer: Diana Onfilm. Source: [Pexels](<https://www.pexels.com/photo/a-wooden-staircase-8771258/>). License: [Pexels License](<https://www.pexels.com/license/>).

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## Finish carpentry: Wood stairs, balusters, and handrail

A finished wood stair has white risers and balusters with a wood handrail at the landing.

Photographer: Tahir Osman. Source: [Pexels](<https://www.pexels.com/photo/wooden-staircase-at-home-15758635/>). License: [Pexels License](<https://www.pexels.com/license/>).

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## Finish carpentry: Open wood stairs and metal railing

Open wood stair treads and dark metal railing frame a finished interior stair beside a tall window.

Photographer: Tuherdias Awang. Source: [Pexels](<https://www.pexels.com/photo/wooden-stairs-in-minimalist-house-16205466/>). License: [Pexels License](<https://www.pexels.com/license/>).

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## Cabinetry: Cabinet fronts and countertop detail

A finished kitchen detail shows flush cabinet fronts, a light countertop, under-cabinet lighting, and wood flooring.

Photographer: Bilal Mansuri. Source: [Pexels](<https://www.pexels.com/photo/white-wooden-cabinet-in-the-kitchen-11076071/>). License: [Pexels License](<https://www.pexels.com/license/>).

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## Framing: Open stud walls and floor joists

Open wood stud walls, floor joists, and temporary bracing define rooms before the interior is closed in.

Photographer: Rosemary Media. Source: [Unsplash](<https://unsplash.com/photos/a-house-under-construction-with-wooden-framing-VlKOlNkEzng>). License: [Unsplash License](<https://unsplash.com/license>).

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## Framing: Two-story frame and OSB wall sheathing

A two-story house under construction shows wood studs, OSB wall sheathing, and framed window openings beside a paved street.

Photographer: D Goug. Source: [Pexels](<https://www.pexels.com/photo/new-home-constructions-27938317/>). License: [Pexels License](<https://www.pexels.com/license/>).

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## Roofing: Residential asphalt-shingle tear-off

A roofer viewed from behind stands beside lifted asphalt shingles and a ladder during a residential roof tear-off.

Photographer: Zohair Mirza. Source: [Unsplash](<https://unsplash.com/photos/a-man-standing-on-the-roof-of-a-house--1l0iZaM8ms>). License: [Unsplash License](<https://unsplash.com/license>).

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## Framing: Subdivision framing and roof sheathing

An aerial view shows homes at framing and roof-sheathing stages along a curved subdivision street.

Photographer: Scott Blake. Source: [Unsplash](<https://unsplash.com/photos/aerial-view-of-vehicles-on-road-during-daytime-mAZdqR8Uwbk>). License: [Unsplash License](<https://unsplash.com/license>).

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## Finish carpentry: Wood treads, white risers, and handrail

Wood stair treads, white risers, wall trim, and a wood handrail complete a straight residential stair.

Photographer: Zac Gudakov. Source: [Unsplash](<https://unsplash.com/photos/a-staircase-in-a-house-nroPMkUB8CM>). License: [Unsplash License](<https://unsplash.com/license>).

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## Building materials: Raw-log storage before milling

Stacks of raw logs line a muddy lane at a timber yard before milling into building lumber.

Photographer: Mark Stebnicki. Source: [Pexels](<https://www.pexels.com/photo/piles-of-lumber-on-lumber-yard-12278583/>). License: [Pexels License](<https://www.pexels.com/license/>).

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## Siding and decks: Lap siding and raised screened porch

A finished house rear elevation combines horizontal lap siding, a shingled roof, and a raised screened porch with stairs.

Photographer: Curtis Adams. Source: [Pexels](<https://www.pexels.com/photo/modern-suburban-home-with-spacious-backyard-36777987/>). License: [Pexels License](<https://www.pexels.com/license/>).

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## Siding and decks: Finished siding, gutters, and low deck

A single-story rear elevation shows light lap siding, dark gutters, a shingled roof, and a low wood deck.

Photographer: Curtis Adams. Source: [Pexels](<https://www.pexels.com/photo/white-and-gray-wooden-house-under-white-clouds-8031883/>). License: [Pexels License](<https://www.pexels.com/license/>).

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## Masonry and decks: Brick exterior, elevated deck, and paver patio

A finished brick house has an elevated deck, exterior stairs, and a paver patio with a masonry fire pit.

Photographer: Curtis Adams. Source: [Pexels](<https://www.pexels.com/photo/villa-with-fire-pit-in-yard-8583822/>). License: [Pexels License](<https://www.pexels.com/license/>).

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## Siding and decks: Finished rear elevation and deck steps

A finished rear elevation at dusk shows lap siding, large windows, deck steps, and an outdoor seating area.

Photographer: Curtis Adams. Source: [Pexels](<https://www.pexels.com/photo/charming-suburban-house-with-spacious-backyard-36777968/>). License: [Pexels License](<https://www.pexels.com/license/>).

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## Decks: Wood deck with built-in benches

A low wood deck with built-in benches meets a finished lap-sided house and its backyard.

Photographer: Curtis Adams. Source: [Pexels](<https://www.pexels.com/photo/brown-wooden-patio-in-the-backyard-of-a-house-8031887/>). License: [Pexels License](<https://www.pexels.com/license/>).

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## Tile and cabinetry: Subway wall tile and double vanity

A finished bathroom shows a double vanity, dark fixtures, a glass shower enclosure, and white subway wall tile.

Photographer: Curtis Adams. Source: [Pexels](<https://www.pexels.com/photo/an-empty-bathroom-4933241/>). License: [Pexels License](<https://www.pexels.com/license/>).

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## Tile and plumbing: Veined tile, glass shower, and black fixtures

Light veined wall and floor tile, a glass shower, and black fixtures complete a compact bathroom beside a white vanity.

Photographer: Curtis Adams. Source: [Pexels](<https://www.pexels.com/photo/modern-minimalist-bathroom-with-marble-accents-36777896/>). License: [Pexels License](<https://www.pexels.com/license/>).

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## Tile and cabinetry: Shower tile details and gray double vanity

A finished bathroom combines a glass shower, patterned tile details, a gray double vanity, and a light countertop.

Photographer: Curtis Adams. Source: [Pexels](<https://www.pexels.com/photo/shower-in-modern-bathroom-10827343/>). License: [Pexels License](<https://www.pexels.com/license/>).

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## Tile and plumbing: Tiled tub surround, glass shower, and trimmed window

A tiled tub surround meets a glass shower with black fixtures beside a trimmed double window.

Photographer: Curtis Adams. Source: [Pexels](<https://www.pexels.com/photo/the-interior-of-a-bathroom-of-a-house-11438350/>). License: [Pexels License](<https://www.pexels.com/license/>).

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## Tile and plumbing: Tiled tub surround and bathroom floor

A finished bathroom has a tub with a tiled surround, a separate glass shower, and tile flooring leading to a closet.

Photographer: Curtis Adams. Source: [Pexels](<https://www.pexels.com/photo/photo-of-a-bathroom-5178081/>). License: [Pexels License](<https://www.pexels.com/license/>).

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## Flooring and trim: Wood flooring and white window casing

Sunlight crosses finished wood flooring beneath white window casing, baseboards, and crown molding in an empty room.

Photographer: Curtis Adams. Source: [Pexels](<https://www.pexels.com/photo/an-empty-living-room-with-ceiling-fan-7601104/>). License: [Pexels License](<https://www.pexels.com/license/>).

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## Finish carpentry: Coffered ceiling, wainscoting, and wood flooring

A finished room shows a coffered ceiling, paneled wainscoting, wide window trim, and wood flooring.

Photographer: Curtis Adams. Source: [Pexels](<https://www.pexels.com/photo/an-empty-living-room-with-parquet-flooring-7027842/>). License: [Pexels License](<https://www.pexels.com/license/>).

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## Flooring and trim: Finished floor, fireplace trim, and stair

Wood flooring runs past a trimmed fireplace and a carpeted stair with wood handrail and white balusters.

Photographer: Curtis Adams. Source: [Pexels](<https://www.pexels.com/photo/an-empty-living-room-with-a-fireplace-10827393/>). License: [Pexels License](<https://www.pexels.com/license/>).

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## Flooring and doors: Wood-look flooring and sliding patio door

An empty finished room shows varied wood-look flooring, white baseboards, and a sliding glass patio door.

Photographer: Curtis Adams. Source: [Pexels](<https://www.pexels.com/photo/spacious-empty-room-with-parquet-flooring-11018239/>). License: [Pexels License](<https://www.pexels.com/license/>).

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## Windows and cabinetry: Tall windows, built-in cabinets, and fireplace surround

A double-height living room combines tall windows, wood flooring, built-in cabinets, and a detailed fireplace surround.

Photographer: Curtis Adams. Source: [Pexels](<https://www.pexels.com/photo/photo-of-an-empty-living-room-4030048/>). License: [Pexels License](<https://www.pexels.com/license/>).

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## Flooring and trim: Finished wood floor and tall window trim

Sunlight falls across finished wood flooring beside tall trimmed windows, a glazed exterior door, and a fireplace.

Photographer: Curtis Adams. Source: [Pexels](<https://www.pexels.com/photo/an-empty-living-room-with-hardwood-flooring-7027844/>). License: [Pexels License](<https://www.pexels.com/license/>).

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## Countertops and plumbing: Kitchen island countertop, sink, and faucet

A finished kitchen island has a light veined countertop, deep apron-front sink, and pull-down faucet facing the living room.

Photographer: Curtis Adams. Source: [Pexels](<https://www.pexels.com/photo/photo-of-a-kitchen-island-12119317/>). License: [Pexels License](<https://www.pexels.com/license/>).

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## Cabinetry and tile: Wood cabinets, island countertop, and tile backsplash

A kitchen island with a veined countertop sits before wood cabinets, a matching hood surround, and a patterned tile backsplash.

Photographer: Curtis Adams. Source: [Pexels](<https://www.pexels.com/photo/elegant-modern-kitchen-with-marble-island-37153440/>). License: [Pexels License](<https://www.pexels.com/license/>).