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177 Cards in this Set
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TI |
Tenant improvement |
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RTU |
Roof top unit |
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FRP |
Fiberglass re-enforced panel |
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TPO |
Thermoplastic polyolefin, single ply roofing membrane |
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BIM |
Building information modeling |
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RFI |
Request for information |
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RFP |
Request for proposal |
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CO |
Change order |
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SRL |
Self retracting lanyard |
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HVAC |
Heating ventilation and air conditioning |
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PPE |
Personal protection equipment |
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LD |
Liquidated damages |
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Lvl |
LVL |
Laminated Vaneer Lumber |
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MLB |
Micro laminated beam |
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MDF |
Medium Density Fiberboard |
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OSB |
Oriented strand board |
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GLB |
Glue laminated beam |
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ICF |
Insulated Concrete Forms |
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SIP |
Structurally insulated panel |
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Newel |
The post at the top or bottom of a stair case |
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Nosing |
The edge of a step that projects beyond the stair |
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On center OC |
Distance of one structural member to the next. 16 or 24 in standard for studs |
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Portal |
A grand door or gate |
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Post |
A vertical structural column |
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Prestressed concrete |
Stressing rebar in concrete before it sets, and releasing after it hardens for increased strength |
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Project site |
Space for construction to occur |
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Proprietary product |
A product that’s produced by one complaint |
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Proscenium |
Stage area in front of the curtain |
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Provide |
To furnish complete and ready |
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Purlim |
A horizontal support for a roofing frame |
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Quoin |
A corner of a building, marked by stone |
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Rabbet |
A groove cut to receive another member, edge starts at the face |
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Racking |
Lateral stress exerted on any kind of assembly |
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Rafters |
Many closely spaced sloping members supporting a roof, held together with gang nail plates |
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Rake |
A molding placed on the sloping sides of a gable roof |
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Record drawings |
As built document |
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Re-enforcement |
Steel rebar, steel mesh, and steel fibers |
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Resilient base |
A wall base material made out of vinyl |
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Retaining wall |
A wall built to keep a bank of earth from sliding |
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Ridge |
Peak of the roof |
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Riser |
Vertical part of the stair step |
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Sanitary sewer |
A sewer designed to carry sewage from bathroom, toilet and the kitchen |
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Sash |
Framework that holds glass in a door or window |
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Score |
To cut a materials surface partway through |
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Scratch coat |
1st coat of plaster scratched |
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Screed |
Metal or wood used to level |
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Scribe |
A score or mark along a cutting line |
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Sealant |
Elastomeric water proofing material to seal joints |
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Section view |
A view that cuts things in half and shows the internal |
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Septic tank |
A tank that allows waste matter to decompose by bacteria and draining |
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Sewer |
Underground pipes that carry waste and storm water to a treatment plant or septic field |
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Sheathing |
Plywood/osb, any kind of first covering on a wall or roof |
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Shim |
To level or adjust height and build up low levels |
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Shoring |
Structural bracing used as a temporary support |
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Sill |
A horizontal piece forming the bottom of a door or window frame |
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Sleeper |
A strip of wood anchored to the concrete floor or sun floor |
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Sleeper |
A strip of wood anchored to the concrete floor or sun floor |
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Slump |
A concrete that test for the water to cement ratio |
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Sleeper |
A strip of wood anchored to the concrete floor or sun floor |
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Slump |
A concrete that test for the water to cement ratio |
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Soffit |
Underside of a roof over hang, arch or stairs |
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Sleeper |
A strip of wood anchored to the concrete floor or sun floor |
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Slump |
A concrete that test for the water to cement ratio |
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Soffit |
Underside of a roof over hang, arch or stairs |
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Span |
Horizontal distance between supports |
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Sleeper |
A strip of wood anchored to the concrete floor or sun floor |
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Slump |
A concrete that test for the water to cement ratio |
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Soffit |
Underside of a roof over hang, arch or stairs |
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Span |
Horizontal distance between supports |
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Spandrel |
Portion of wall between two windows on different floors |
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Sleeper |
A strip of wood anchored to the concrete floor or sun floor |
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Slump |
A concrete that test for the water to cement ratio |
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Soffit |
Underside of a roof over hang, arch or stairs |
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Span |
Horizontal distance between supports |
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Spandrel |
Portion of wall between two windows on different floors |
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Square |
100 square feet of roofing surface at right angles to each other |
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Sleeper |
A strip of wood anchored to the concrete floor or sub floor |
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Slump |
A concrete that test for the water to cement ratio |
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Soffit |
Underside of anything like a roof arch or stairs |
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Span |
Horizontal distance between supports |
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Spandrel |
Portion of wall between two windows on different floors |
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Square |
100 square feet of roofing surface at right angles to each other |
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Staging |
Temporary scaffolding supporting workers and materials |
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Stick built |
Stud by stud, joist by joist and constructed in the field |
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Storm sewer |
Sewer that carries only storm water |
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Strike |
Finishing a joint of mortar in one strike |
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Stringer |
Structural stair support for steps and treads |
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Stucko |
Plaster made from Portland cement, sand and water. Used as a external wall finish |
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Stucko |
Plaster made from Portland cement, sand and water. Used as a external wall finish |
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Substructure |
Part of building below ground |
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Stucko |
Plaster made from Portland cement, sand and water. Used as a external wall finish |
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Substructure |
Part of building below ground |
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Sub floor |
Floor laid on the joists to which the finish floor is attached |
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Subsoil drain |
Footing drain, or perimeter drain 4inch perforated pipe to drain |
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Subsoil drain |
Footing drain, or perimeter drain 4inch perforated pipe to drain |
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Substantial completion |
When you get a certificate of occupancy Or architect signs off for commercial |
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Subsoil drain |
Footing drain, or perimeter drain 4inch perforated pipe to drain |
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Substantial completion |
When you get a certificate of occupancy Or architect signs off for commercial |
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Superstructure |
Part of Structure above ground |
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Terrazzo |
Concrete floor with small pieces of colored marble and stone embedded and glazed |
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Terrazzo |
Concrete floor with small pieces of colored marble and stone embedded and glazed |
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Thermal bridge |
Conductive area on exterior that allows heat to transfer |
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Thermal breaking |
Separation of exterior and interior by a insulation material to slow thermal bridging |
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Thermal breaking |
Separation of exterior and interior by a insulation material to slow thermal bridging |
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Thresh hold |
A peice of wood stone or metal placed beneath the door to cover a change in material or to review weather stripping |
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Thru |
Through |
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Thru |
Through |
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Toe board |
A protective edge at places with only a guard rail |
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Thru |
Through |
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Toe board |
A protective edge at places with only a guard rail |
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Toe space |
A small groove under counters for your feet |
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Tongue and groove |
Factory framed notches and matching projections |
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Tongue and groove |
Factory framed notches and matching projections |
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Typical |
An item that’s referred to several times in a small structure |
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Tongue and groove |
Factory framed notches and matching projections |
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Typical |
An item that’s referred to several times in a small structure |
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Underlayment |
Smooth hard sheet of material to cover rough patches in subfloor |
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Tongue and groove |
Factory framed notches and matching projections |
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Typical |
An item that’s referred to several times in a small structure |
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Underlayment |
Smooth hard sheet of material to cover rough patches in subfloor |
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Vapor retarder |
Plastic sheet used to reread condensation in the wall |
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Tongue and groove |
Factory framed notches and matching projections |
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Typical |
An item that’s referred to several times in a small structure |
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Underlayment |
Smooth hard sheet of material to cover rough patches in subfloor |
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Vapor retarder |
Plastic sheet used to reread condensation in the wall |
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Wayne’s coat |
Lower part of an interior wall that’s different from the upper |
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Tongue and groove |
Factory framed notches and matching projections |
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Typical |
An item that’s referred to several times in a small structure |
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Underlayment |
Smooth hard sheet of material to cover rough patches in subfloor |
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Vapor retarder |
Plastic sheet used to reread condensation in the wall |
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Wayne’s coat |
Lower part of an interior wall that’s different from the upper |
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Waiver of lean |
Document to relinquish lean rights |
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Tongue and groove |
Factory framed notches and matching projections |
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Typical |
An item that’s referred to several times in a small structure |
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Underlayment |
Smooth hard sheet of material to cover rough patches in subfloor |
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Vapor retarder |
Plastic sheet used to reread condensation in the wall |
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Wayne’s coat |
Lower part of an interior wall that’s different from the upper |
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Waiver of lean |
Document to relinquish lean rights |
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Water proofing |
To make a material impervious to water |
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Tongue and groove |
Factory framed notches and matching projections |
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Typical |
An item that’s referred to several times in a small structure |
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Underlayment |
Smooth hard sheet of material to cover rough patches in subfloor |
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Vapor retarder |
Plastic sheet used to reread condensation in the wall |
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Wayne’s coat |
Lower part of an interior wall that’s different from the upper |
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Waiver of lean |
Document to relinquish lean rights |
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Water proofing |
To make a material impervious to water |
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Weathering steel |
Steel designed to rust part way through |
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Tongue and groove |
Factory framed notches and matching projections |
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Typical |
An item that’s referred to several times in a small structure |
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Underlayment |
Smooth hard sheet of material to cover rough patches in subfloor |
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Vapor retarder |
Plastic sheet used to reread condensation in the wall |
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Wayne’s coat |
Lower part of an interior wall that’s different from the upper |
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Waiver of lean |
Document to relinquish lean rights |
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Water proofing |
To make a material impervious to water |
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Weathering steel |
Steel designed to rust part way through |
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Weather strip |
Strip used to cover a joint in a door or window to keep out dust and rain |
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Tongue and groove |
Factory framed notches and matching projections |
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Typical |
An item that’s referred to several times in a small structure |
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Underlayment |
Smooth hard sheet of material to cover rough patches in subfloor |
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Vapor retarder |
Plastic sheet used to reread condensation in the wall |
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Wayne’s coat |
Lower part of an interior wall that’s different from the upper |
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Waiver of lean |
Document to relinquish lean rights |
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Water proofing |
To make a material impervious to water |
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Weathering steel |
Steel designed to rust part way through |
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Weather strip |
Strip used to cover a joint in a door or window to keep out dust and rain |
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Window well |
Retaining wall four side a basement window for both protection and egress |
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Tongue and groove |
Factory framed notches and matching projections |
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Weep hole |
Space between wall and brick to allow water to drain and escape |
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Typical |
An item that’s referred to several times in a small structure |
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Underlayment |
Smooth hard sheet of material to cover rough patches in subfloor |
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Vapor retarder |
Plastic sheet used to reread condensation in the wall |
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Wayne’s coat |
Lower part of an interior wall that’s different from the upper |
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Waiver of lean |
Document to relinquish lean rights |
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Water proofing |
To make a material impervious to water |
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Weathering steel |
Steel designed to rust part way through |
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Weather strip |
Strip used to cover a joint in a door or window to keep out dust and rain |
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Window well |
Retaining wall four side a basement window for both protection and egress |
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