Beam - A structural member transversely supporting a load. A structural member carrying building loads (weight) from one support to another. Sometimes called a "girder".

Cap - The upper member of a column, pilaster, door cornice, molding, or fireplace.

Cupping - A type of warping that causes boards to curl up at their edges.

Dead bolt - A locking device that can be activated only with a key or thumb turn. Unlike a latch, which has a beveled tongue, dead bolts have square ends.

Grain - The direction of fibers in lumber or other materials.

Lien - An encumbrance that usually makes real or personal property the security for payment of a debt or discharge of an obligation.

Mortgage Origination Fee - A charge for work involved in preparing and servicing a mortgage application (usually one percent of the loan amount).

Radiant heating - A method of heating, usually consisting of a forced hot water system with pipes placed in the floor, wall, or ceiling. Also electrically heated panels.

Sewer stub - The junction at the municipal sewer system where the home's sewer line is connected.

Shake - A wood roofing material, normally cedar or redwood. Produced by splitting a block of the wood along the grain line. Modern shakes are sometimes machine sawn on one side. See shingle.

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