Assumption - Allows a buyer to assume responsibility for an existing loan instead of getting a new loan.
Grade - Ground level, or the elevation at any given point.
Plumbing boots - Metal saddles used to strengthen a bearing wall/vertical stud(s) where a plumbing drain line has been cut through and installed.
Plumbing stack - A plumbing vent pipe that penetrates the roof.
Scupper - (1) An opening for drainage in a wall, curb or parapet. (2) The drain in a downspout or flat roof, usually connected to the downspout.
Shim - A small piece of scrap lumber or shingle, usually wedge shaped, which when forced behind a furring strip or framing member forces it into position. Also used when installing doors and placed between the door jamb legs and 2 X 4 door trimmers. Metal shims are wafer 1 1/2" X 2" sheet metal of various thickness' used to fill gaps in wood framing members, especially at bearing point locations.
Top chord - The upper or top member of a truss.
Walk -Through - A final inspection of a home before "Closing" to look for and document problems that need to be corrected.
End "Delta 17 781 5" research and recommendations
Please click here to continue your search.
End "Delta 17 781 5" resources and offers