Concrete - The mixture of Portland cement, sand, gravel, and water. Used to make garage and basement floors, sidewalks, patios, foundation walls, etc. It is commonly reinforced with steel rods (rebar) or wire screening (mesh).
Downspout - A pipe, usually of metal, for carrying rainwater down from the roof's horizontal gutters.
Heat loss - Heat escaping from a home usually to outside air. Heat gains and losses are expressed in BTUs per hour.
Lattice - An open framework of criss -crossed wood or metal strips that form regular, patterned spaces.
Sill - (1) The 2 X 4 or 2 X 6 wood plate framing member that lays flat against and bolted to the foundation wall (with anchor bolts) and upon which the floor joists are installed. Normally the sill plate is treated lumber. (2) The member forming the lower side of an opening, as a door sill or window sill.
Sound attenuation - Sound proofing a wall or subfloor, generally with fiberglass insulation.
T bar - Ribbed, "T" shaped bars with a flat metal plate at the bottom that are driven into the earth. Normally used chain link fence poles, and to mark locations of a water meter pit.
Warranty - In construction there are two general types of warranties. One is provided by the manufacturer of a product such as roofing material or an appliance. The second is a warranty for the labor. For example, a roofing contract may include a 20 year material warranty and a 5 year labor warranty. Many new homebuilders provide a one year warranty. Any major issue found during the first year should be communicated to the builder immediately. Small items can be saved up and presented to the builder for correction periodically through the first year after closing.
Water board - Water resistant drywall to be used in tub and shower locations. Normally green or blue colored
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