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I-Beam: A steel beam with a cross section resembling the letter "I." It is used for long spans as basement beams or over wide wall openings, such as a double garage door, when wall and roof loads are imposed on the opening. I-Joist: Manufactured structural building component resembling the lette...
10/02/2011
Gable: The end of a building as distinguished from the front or rear side. The triangular end of an exterior wall from the level of the eaves to the ridge of a double-sloped roof. In house construction, the portion of the roof above the eave line of a double-sloped roof. Gable End: An end wall h...
10/02/2011
Facade: The front of a building. Frequently, in architectural terms an artificial or decorative effort. Face Brick: Brick made especially for exterior use with special consideration of color, texture and size, and used as a facing on a building. Face Glazing: A system having a triangular bead of...
10/01/2011
E&O Insurance: Errors and Omissions Insurance. Earnest Money: A sum paid to the seller to show that a potential purchaser is serious about buying. Earthquake Strap: A metal strap used to secure gas hot water heaters to the framing or foundation of a house. It is intended to reduce the chances of...
10/01/2011
Dado: A rectangular groove across the width of a board or plank. In interior decoration, a special type of wall treatment. Damper: An air valve that regulates the flow of air inside the flue of a furnace or fireplace. Dampproofing: A process used on concrete, masonry or stone surfaces to repel w...
10/01/2011
Caisson: A 10" or 12" diameter hole drilled into the earth and embedded into bedrock 3 - 4 feet. The structural support for a type of foundation wall, porch, patio, monopost, or other structure. Two or more "sticks" of reinforcing bars (rebar) are inserted into and run the full length of the hol...
09/30/2011
Back Nailing: The practice of nailing roofing felts to the deck under the overlap, in addition to hot mopping, to prevent slippage of felts. Backer Rod: In glazing, a polyethylene or polyurethane foam material installed under compression and used to control sealant joint depth, provide a surface...
09/30/2011
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09/26/2011
Having inspected many homes over the years, I would like to share some tips for Seller's Agents & Sellers: If your client doesn't invest in a Pre-Listing Inspection, there are some things to do, that will make the Buyer's Home Inspection Report look a whole bunch better, and will save lots of he...
09/20/2011
Having a home inspection every few years is a great idea and can save a homeowner a lot of money and headaches. By doing a home inspection you can find out ahead of time if you need a new roof, instead of when it begins to leak, or that your HVAC system is in need of work, rather than suffering ...
09/20/2011
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