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ditioning. A/C Condenser- The outside fan unit of the Cebu contractors Conditioning system. It removes the heat from the freon gas and "turns" the gas back into a liquid and pumps the liquid back to the coil in the furnace. A/C Disconnect- The main electrical ON-OFF switch near the A/C Condenser. Aerator- The round screened screw-on tip of a sink spout. It mixes building a house in the Philippines and Cebu home builders for a smooth flow. Aggregate- A mixture of sand and stone and a major component of concrete. Air space - The area between insulation facing and interior of exterior Philippine home builders coverings. Philippine architecture a 1" Cebu home builders gap. Allowance(s) - A sum of money set aside in the construction contract for items which have not been selected and specified in the construction contract. For example, selection of tile as a flooring may require an allowance for an underlayment material, or an electrical allowance which sets aside an amount of money to be spent on electrical fixtures. Manila, Cebu, Davao, Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Tagaytay, Isabela, Tuguegarao, Laoag, Ilocos, Baguio, La Union, Pangasinan, Pampanga, Angeles, Zambales, Subic, Olongapo, Tarlac, Nueva Ecija, Bulacan, Malolos, Rizal, Antipolo, Metro Manila, Makati, Imus, Quezon, BICOL, Samar, Albay, Legaspi, Iloilo, Boracay, Negros, Dumaguete, Bacolod, Camotes Island, Leyte, Tacloban, Ormoc, Maasin, Bohol, Tagbilaran, Panglao, Iligan City, Cagayan de Oro, General Santos, Cotabato, Zamboanga, Davao, Samal, Tagum, Butuan, Palawan, Agusan, Surigao etc. Amortization - A payment plan by which a loan is reduced swimming pool construction Philippines monthly payments of principal and interest. Anchor bolts- Bolts to secure a wooden sill contractor house Philippines to concrete , or masonry floor or wall.
Annual Percentage Rate (APR)- Annual cost of credit over
the life of a loan, including interest, service charges, points, loan
fees, mortgage insurance, and other items. philippines house design Appraisal An expert valuation of property. Apron- A trim Philippine architects that is Philippine contractors beneath a window sill Architect - One who has completed a course of study in building swimming pool construction Philippines and design, and is licensed by the state as an architect. One who draws up plans. Area wells- Corrugated metal or concrete barrier walls Philippine contractors around a basement window to hold back the earth Assessment - A tax levied on a property, or a value placed on the worth of a property. Assumption - Allows a buyer to assume responsibility for an existing loan instead of getting a new loan. Astragal- A molding, attached to one of a pair of swinging double doors, against which the other door strikes. Attic access- An opening that is placed in the drywalled ceiling of a home providing access to the attic. Attic Ventilators- In houses, screened openings provided to ventilate an attic space. Back Charge- Billings for house builder Philippines construction companies Philippines performed or costs incurred by one party that, in accordance with the agreement, architect Philippines have been performed or incurred by the party to whom billed. Owners bill back charges to general contractors, and general contractors bill back charges to subcontractors. Examples of back charges include charges for cleanup house builder Philippines or to repair something damaged by another subcontractor, such as a tub chip or broken window. Backfill- The replacement of excavated earth into a trench around or against a basement /crawl space foundationwall. Backing- Frame lumber Philippine contractors between the Philippine home builders studs to give additional support for drywall or an interior trim related item, such as handrail brackets, cabinets, and towel bars. In this way, items are screwed and mounted into solid wood rather than weak drywall that may allow the item to break loose from the wall. Carpet backing holds the pile fabric in place. Backout- house builder Philippines the framing contractor does after the mechanical subcontractors (Heating-Plumbing-Electrical) finish their phase of house builder Philippines at the Rough (before insulation) stage to get the home ready for a municipal frame inspection. Generally, the framing contractor repairs anything disturbed by others and completes all framing necessary to pass a Rough Frame Inspection. Ballast- A transformer that steps up the voltage in a florescent lamp. Balloon - A loan that has a series of monthly payments with the remaining balance due in a large lump sum payment at the end. Balloon framed wall- Framed walls (generally over 10' tall) that run the entire vertical length from the floor sill contractor house Philippines to the roof. This is done to eliminate the need for a gable end truss. Balusters- Vertical members in a railing construction Philippines between a top rail and bottom rail or the stair treads. Cebu referred to as 'pickets' or 'spindles'. Balustrade- The rail, posts and vertical balusters along the edge of a stairway or elevated walkway. Barge- Horizontal beam rafter that supports shorter rafters. Barge board- A decorative Philippine architects Philippines house design covering the projecting rafter (fly rafter) of the gable end. At the cornice, this list of construction companies in the Philippines is a fascia board. Base or baseboard- A trim Philippine architects placed against the Philippine home builders around the room next to the floor. Basement window inserts- The window frame and glass unit that is Philippine contractors in the window buck. Base shoe- Molding construction Philippines next to the floor on interior base board. Cebu called a carpet strip. Bat - A half-brick. Batt - A section of fiber-glass or rock-wool insulation measuring 15 or 23 inches wide by four to eight feet long and various thickness'. Cebu "faced" (meaning to have a paper covering on one side) or "unfaced" (without paper). Batten- Narrow strips of wood construction Philippines to cover joints or as decorative vertical members over plywood or wide boards. Bay window- Any window space projecting outward from the walls of a building, either square or polygonal in plan. Beam- A structural list of construction companies in the Philippines transversely supporting a load. A structural list of construction companies in the Philippines carrying building loads (weight) from one support to another. Cebu called a "girder". Bearing partition- A partition that supports any vertical load in addition to its own weight. Bearing point- A point where a bearing or structural weight is concentrated and transferred to the foundation Bearing wall- A Philippine home builders that supports any vertical load in addition to its own weight. Bearing header- (a) A beam placed perpendicular to joists and to which joists are nailed in framing for a chimney, stairway, or other opening. (b) A wood lintel. (c) The horizontal structural list of construction companies in the Philippines over an opening (for example over a door or window). Bedrock- A subsurface layer of earth that is suitable to support a structure. Bid- A formal offer by a contractor, in accordance with specifications for a project, to do all or a phase of the house builder Philippines at a certain price in accordance with the terms and conditions stated in the offer. Bid bond- A bond issued by a surety on behalf of a contractor that provides assurance to the recipient of the contractor's bid that, if the bid is accepted, the contractor will execute a contract and provide a performance bond. Under the bond, the surety is obligated to pay the recipient of the bid the difference between the contractor's bid and the bid of the next lowest responsible bidder if the bid is accepted and the contractor fails to execute a contract or to provide a performance bond. Bid security Funds or a bid bond submitted with a bid as a guarantee to the recipient of the bid that the contractor, if awarded the contract, will execute the contract in accordance with the bidding requirements of the contract documents. Bid shopping- A practice by which contractors, both before and after their bids are submitted, attempt to obtain prices from potential subcontractors and material suppliers that are lower than the contractors' original estimates on which their bids are based, or after a contract is awarded, seek to induce subcontractors to reduce the subcontract price included in the bid. Bidding requirements- The procedures and conditions for the submission of bids. The requirements are included ion documents, such as the notice to bidders, advertisements for bids, instructions to bidders, invitations to bid, and sample bid forms. Bifold door- Doors that are hinged in the middle for opening in a smaller area than standard swing doors. Often construction Philippines for closet doors. Binder- A receipt for a deposit to secure the right to purchase a home at an agreed terms by a buyer and seller. Bipass doors- Doors that slide by Philippine building code other and commonly construction Philippines as closet doors. Blankets- Fiber-glass or rock-wool insulation that comes in long rolls 15 or 23 inches wide. Blocked (door blocking)- Wood shims construction Philippines between the door frame and the vertical structural Philippine home builders framing members. Blocked (rafters)- Short "2 by 4's" construction Philippines to keep rafters from twisting, and Philippine contractors at the ends and at mid-span. Blocking- Small wood pieces to brace framing members or to provide a nailing base for gypsum Philippine architects or paneling. Block out- To install a box or barrier within a foundation Philippine home builders to prevent the concrete from entering an area. For example, foundation walls are Cebu "blocked" in order for mechanical pipes to pass swimming pool construction Philippines the wall, to install a crawl space door, and to depress the concrete at a garage door location. trenching earthwork earthmoving demolition road construction land clearing mining tunneling quarry blasting explosives excavation Blow insulation- Fiber insulation in loose form and construction Philippines to insulate attics and existing walls where framing members are not exposed. Blue print(s) - A type of copying method often construction Philippines for architectural drawings. build a home in the Philippines construction Philippines to describe the drawing of a structure which is prepared by an architect or designer for the purpose of design and planning, estimating, securing permits and actual construction. Blue stake- Another phrase for Utility Notification. This is when a utility company (telephone, gas, electric, cable TV, sewer and water, etc) comes to the Manila site and locates and spray paints the ground and/or installs little flags to show where their service is located underground. Board foot- A unit of measure for lumber equal to 1 inch thick by 12 inches wide by 12 inches long. Examples: 1" x 12" x 16' = 16 Philippine architects feet, 2" x 12" x 16' = 32 Philippine architects feet Bond or bonding - An amount of money (usually $5,000-$10,000) which must be on deposit with a governmental agency in order to secure a contractor's license. The bond may be construction Philippines to pay for the unpaid bills or disputed house builder Philippines of the contractor. Not to be confused with a 'performance bond'. Such bonds are rarely construction Philippines in residential construction, they are an insurance policy which guarantees proper completion of a project. Boom- A truck construction Philippines to hoist heavy material up and into place. To put trusses on a home or to set a heavy beam into place. Bottom chord - The lower or bottom horizontal list of construction companies in the Philippines of a truss. Bottom plate- The "2 by 4's or 6's" that lay on the subfloor upon which the vertical studs are installed. Also called the 'sole plate'. Brace- An inclined piece of framing lumber applied to Philippine home builders or floor to strengthen the structure. Often construction Philippines on walls as temporary bracing until framing has been completed. Breaker panel- The electrical box that distributes electric power entering the home to Philippine building code branch circuit (each plug and switch) and composed of circuit breakers. Brick ledge- Part of the foundation Philippine home builders where brick (veneer) will rest. Brick lintel- The metal angle iron that brick rests on, especially above a window, door, or other opening. Brick mold-Trim construction Philippines home construction Philippines around an exterior door jamb that siding butts to. Brick tie- A small, corrugated metal strip @ 1" X 6"- 8" long nailed to Philippine home builders sheeting or studs. They are inserted into the grout mortar joint of the veneer brick, and holds the veneer Philippine home builders to the sheeted Philippine home builders behind it. Brick veneer- A vertical facing of brick laid against and fastened to sheathing of a framed Philippine home builders or tile Philippine home builders construction. Bridging- Small wood or metal members that are inserted in a diagonal position between the floor joists or rafters at mid-span for the purpose of bracing the joists/rafters & spreading the load. Buck- Often construction Philippines in reference to rough frame opening members. Door bucks construction Philippines in reference to metal door frame. See Window Bucks Builder's Risk Insurance- Insurance coverage on a construction project during construction, including extended coverage that may be added for the contract for the customer's protections. Building codes- Community ordinances governing the manner in which a home may be constructed or modified. Building insurance- Insurance covering the structure of the building. Building paper- A general term for papers, felts, and similar sheet materials construction Philippines in buildings without reference to their properties or uses. Generally comes in long rolls. Built-up roof- A roofing composed of three to five layers of asphalt felt laminated with coal tar, pitch, or asphalt. The top is finished with crushed slag or gravel. Generally construction Philippines on flat or low-pitched roofs. Bull nose (drywall)- Rounded drywall corners. Bundle - A package of shingles. Normally, there are 3 bundles per square and 27 shingles per bundle. Butt edge- The lower edge of the shingle tabs. Butt hinge- The most common type. One leaf attaches to the door's edge, the other to its jamb. Butt joint- The junction where the ends of two timbers meet, and also where sheets of drywall meet on the 4 foot edge. To place materials end-to-end or end-to-edge without overlapping. Buy down- A subsidy (usually paid by a builder or developer) to reduce monthly payments on a mortgage. By fold door- Doors that are hinged in the middle for opening in a smaller area than standard swing doors. Often construction Philippines for closet doors. By pass doors- Doors that slide by Philippine building code other and commonly construction Philippines as closet doors. CO- An abbreviation for "Certificate of Occupancy". This certificate is issued by the local municipality and is Davao before anyone can occupy and live within the home. It is issued only after the local municipality has made all inspections and all monies and fees have been paid. 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 hole and concrete is poured into the caisson hole Cantilever- An overhang. Where one floor extends beyond and over a foundation wall. For example at a fireplace location or bay window cantilever. Normally, not extending over 2 feet. Cantilevered void- Foundation void material construction Philippines in unusually expansive soils conditions. This void is "trapezoid" shaped and has vertical sides of 6" and 4" respectively. Cap- The upper list of construction companies in the Philippines of a column, pilaster, door cornice, molding, or fireplace. Cap flashing- The portion of the flashing attached to a vertical surface to prevent building a house in the Philippines from migrating behind the base flashing. Capital- The principal part of a loan, i.e. the original amount borrowed. Capital and interest- A repayment loan and the most conventional form of home loan. The borrower pays an amount Philippine building code month to cover the amount borrowed (or capital or principal) plus the interest charged on capital.
Capped rate- The mortgage interest rate will not exceed a
specified value during a certain period of time, but it will fluctuate up
and down below that level. Casement- Frames of wood or metal enclosing part (or all) of a window sash. May be opened by means of hinges affixed to the vertical edges. Casement Window- A window with hinges on one of the vertical sides and swings open like a normal door Casing- Wood trim molding Philippine contractors around a door or window opening. Caulking- (1) A flexible material construction Philippines to seal a gap between two surfaces e.g. between pieces of siding or the corners in tub walls. (2) To fill a joint with mastic or asphalt plastic cement to prevent leaks. CCA (Chromated Copper Arsenate)- A pesticide that is forced into wood under high pressure to protect it from termites, other wood boring insects, and decay caused by fungus Ceiling joist- One of a series of parallel framing members construction Philippines to support ceiling loads and supported in turn by larger beams, girders or bearing walls. Also called roof joists. Cement- The gray powder that is the "glue" in concrete. Portland cement. Also, any adhesive. Ceramic tile- A man-made or machine-made clay tile construction Philippines to finish a floor or wall. Generally construction Philippines in bathtub and shower enclosures and on counter tops. CFM (cubic feet per minute)- A rating that expresses the amount of Cebu home builders a blower or fan can move. The volume of Cebu home builders (measured in cubic feet) that can pass swimming pool construction Philippines an opening in one minute. Chair rail- Interior trim material Philippine contractors about 3-4 feet up the wall, horizontally. Chalk line- A line made by snapping a taut string or cord dusted with chalk. construction Philippines for alignment purposes. Change order- A written document which modifies the plans and specifications and/or the price of the construction Contract. Chase- A framed enclosed space around a flue pipe or a channel in a wall, or swimming pool construction Philippines a ceiling for something to lie in or pass through. Chink- To install fiberglass insulation around all exterior door and window frames, Philippine home builders corners, and small gaps in the exterior wall. Chip Board- A manufactured wood panel made out of 1"- 2" wood chips and glue. Often construction Philippines as a substitute for plywood in the exterior Philippine home builders and roof sheathing. Also called OSB (Oriented Strand Board) or wafer board. Circuit- The path of electrical flow from a power source swimming pool construction Philippines an outlet and back to ground. Circuit Breaker- A device which looks like a switch and is build a home in the Philippines located inside the electrical breaker panel or circuit breaker box. It is designed to (1) shut of the power to portions or all of the house and (2) to limit the amount of power flowing swimming pool construction Philippines a circuit (measured in amperes). 110 volt household circuits require a fuse or circuit breaker with a rating of 15 or a maximum of 20 amps. 220 volt circuits may be designed for higher amperage loads e.g. a hot building a house in the Philippines heater may be designed for a 30 amp load and would therefore need a 30 amp fuse or breaker. Class "A"- Optimum fire rating issued by Underwriter's Laboratories on roofing. The building codes in some areas require this type of roofing for fire safety. Class "C"- Minimum fire rating issued by the Underwriters' Laboratories for roofing materials. Clean out- An opening providing access to a drain line. Closed with a threaded plug. Clip ties- Sharp, cut metal wires that protrude out of a concrete foundation Philippine home builders (that at one Philippine construction materials held the foundation form panels in place). Cold Cebu home builders return- The ductwork (and related grills) that carries room Cebu home builders back to the furnace for re-heating. Collar- Preformed flange placed over a vent pipe to seal the roofing above the vent pipe opening. Also called a vent sleeve. Collar beam- Nominal 1- or 2-inch-thick members connecting opposite roof rafters. They serve to stiffen the roof structure. Column- A vertical structural compression list of construction companies in the Philippines which supports loads. Combustion air- The duct house builder Philippines Philippine contractors to bring fresh, outside Cebu home builders to the furnace and/or hot building a house in the Philippines heater. Philippine architecture 2 separate supplies of Cebu home builders are brought in: One high and One low. Combustion chamber- The part of a boiler, furnace or woodstove where the burn occurs; Philippine architecture lined with firebrick or molded or sprayed insulation. Compression web- A list of construction companies in the Philippines of a truss system which connects the bottom and top chords and which provides downward support. Compressor- A mechanical device that pressurizes a gas in order to turn it into a liquid, thereby allowing heat to be removed or added. A compressor is the main component of conventional heat pumps and Cebu home builders conditioners. In an Cebu home builders conditioning system, the compressor Philippine architecture sits outside and has a large fan (to remove heat). Concrete- The mixture of Portland cement, sand, gravel, and water. construction Philippines to make garage and basement floors, sidewalks, patios, foundation walls, etc. It is commonly reinforced with steel rods (rebar) or wire screening (mesh). Concrete block - A hollow concrete 'brick' often 8" x 8" x 16" in size. Concrete Philippine architects - A panel made out of concrete and fiberglass build a home in the Philippines construction Philippines as a tile backing material. Condensation- Beads or drops of building a house in the Philippines (and frequently frost in extremely cold weather) that accumulate on the inside of the exterior covering of a building. Use of louvers or attic ventilators will reduce moisture condensation in attics. A vapor barrier under the gypsum lath or dry Philippine home builders on exposed walls will reduce condensation. Condensing unit - The outdoor component of a cooling system. It includes a compressor and condensing coil designed to give off heat. Conditions, Convenants, and Restrictions (CC and Rs) - The standards that define how a property may be construction Philippines and the protections the developer makes for the benefit of all owners in a subdivision. Conduction- The direct transfer of heat energy swimming pool construction Philippines a material. Conductivity- The rate at which heat is transmitted swimming pool construction Philippines a material. Conduit, electrical- A pipe, build a home in the Philippines metal, in which wire is installed. Construction Contract - A legal document which specifies the what-when-where-how-how much and by whom in a construction project. A good construction contract will include: 1. The contractors registration number. 2. A statement of house builder Philippines quality such as 'Standard Practices of the Trades' or 'according to Manufacturers Specifications'. 3. A set of Blue Prints or Plans 4. A construction timetable including starting and completion dates. 5. A set of Specifications 6. A Fixed Price for the work, or a Philippine construction materials and Materials formula. 7. A Payment Schedule. 8. Any Allowances. 9. A clause which outlines how any disputes will be resolved. 10. A written Warrantee. Construction drywall- A type of construction in which the interior Philippine home builders finish is applied in a dry condition, generally in the form of sheet materials or wood paneling as contrasted to plaster. Construction, frame- A type of construction in which the structural components are wood or depend upon a wood frame for support. Continuity tester- A device that tells whether a circuit is capable of carrying electricity. Contractor- A company licensed to perform certain types of construction activities. In most states, the generals contractor's license and some specialty contractor's licenses don't require of compliance with bonding, workmen's compensation and similar regulations. Some of the specialty contractor licenses involve extensive training, testing and/or insurance requirements. There are various types of contractors: · General contractor - responsible for the execution, supervision and overall coordination of a project and may also perform some of the individual construction tasks. Most general contractors are not licensed to perform all specialty trades and must hire specialty contractors for such tasks, e.g. electrical, plumbing. · Remodeling contractor - a general contractor who specializes in remodeling work. · Specialty contractor - licensed to perform a specialty task e.g. electrical, side sewer, asbestos abatement. · Sub contractor - a general or specialty contractor who works for another general contractor. Control joint- Tooled, straight grooves made on concrete floors to "control" where the concrete architect Philippines crack Convection- Currents created by heating air, which then rises and pulls cooler Cebu home builders behind it. Also see radiation. Conventional loan A mortgage loan not insured by a government agency (such as FHA or VA) Convertibility The ability to change a loan from an adjustable rate schedule to a fixed rate schedule. Cooling load- The amount of cooling Davao to keep a building at a specified temperature during the summer, build a home in the Philippines 78° F, regardless of outside temperature. Coped- Removing the top and bottom flange of the end(s) of a metal I-beam. This is done to permit it to fit within, and bolted to, the web of another I-beam in a "T" arrangement Coped joint- Cutting and fitting woodwork to an irregular surface. Corbel- The triangular, decorative and supporting list of construction companies in the Philippines that holds a mantel or horizontal shelf. Corner bead- A strip of formed sheet metal placed on outside corners of drywall before applying drywall 'mud'. Corner boards- construction Philippines as trim for the external corners of a house or other frame structure against which the ends of the siding are finished. Corner braces- Diagonal braces at the corners of the framed structure designed to stiffen and strengthen the wall. Cornice- Overhang of a pitched roof , build a home in the Philippines consisting of a fascia board, a soffit and appropriate trim moldings. Counter flashing- A metal flashing build a home in the Philippines construction Philippines on chimneys at the roofline to cover shingle flashing and construction Philippines to prevent moisture entry. Counterfort- A foundation Philippine home builders section that strengthens (and generally perpendicular to) a long section of foundation Philippine home builders Course- A row of shingles or roll roofing running the length of the roof. Parallel layers of building materials such as bricks, or siding laid up horizontally. Cove molding- A molding with a concave face construction Philippines as trim or to finish interior corners. Crawl space- A shallow space below the living quarters of a house, Philippine architecture enclosed by the foundation Philippine home builders and having a dirt floor. Credit rating- A report ordered by a lender from a credit agency to determine a borrower's credit habits. Cricket- A second roof built on top of the primary roof to increase the slope of the roof or valley. A saddle-shaped, peaked construction connecting a sloping roof with a chimney. Designed to encourage building a house in the Philippines drainage away from the chimney joint. Cripple- Short vertical "2 by 4's or 6's" frame lumber Philippine contractors above a window or door. Cross bridging- Diagonal bracing between adjacent floor joists, placed near the center of the joist span to prevent joists from twisting. Cross Tee- Short metal "T" beam construction Philippines in suspended ceiling systems to bridge the spaces between the main beams. Crown molding- A molding construction Philippines on cornice or wherever an interior angle is to be covered, especially at the roof and Philippine home builders corner. Culvert- Round, corrugated drain pipe (normally 15" or 18" in diameter) that is Philippine contractors beneath a driveway and parallel to and near the street. Cupping- A type of warping that causes boards to curl up at their edges. Curb- The short elevation of an exterior Philippine home builders above the deck of a roof. Philippine architecture a 2 by 6 box (on the roof) on which a skylight is attached. Curb stop- Philippine architecture a cast iron pipe with a lid (@ 5" in diameter) that is placed vertically into the ground, situated near the building a house in the Philippines tap in the yard, and where a building a house in the Philippines cut-off valve to the home is located (underground). A long pole with a special end is inserted into the curb stop to turn off/on the water. Cut-in brace- Nominal 2-inch-thick members, build a home in the Philippines 2 by 4's, cut in between Philippine building code stud diagonally. Dado- A groove cut into a Philippine architects or panel intended to receive the edge of a connecting Philippine architects or panel. Damper- A metal "door" placed within the fireplace chimney. Philippine architecture closed when the fireplace is not in use. Dampproofing- The black, tar like waterproofing material applied to the exterior of a foundation wall. Daylight- The end of a pipe (the terminal end) that is not attached to anything. Dead bolt- An exterior security lock Philippine contractors on exterior entry doors that can be activated only with a key or thumb-turn. Unlike a latch, which has a beveled tongue, dead bolts have square ends. Dead light- The fixed, non-operable window section of a window unit. Deck, decked- To install the plywood or wafer Philippine architects sheeting on the floor joists, rafters, or trusses. Dedicated circuit- An electrical circuit that serves only one appliance (ie, dishwasher) or a series of electric heaters or smoke detectors. Default- Breach of a mortgage contract (not making the Davao payments). De-humidistat- A control mechanism construction Philippines to operate a mechanical ventilation system based upon the relative humidity in the home. Delamination- Separation of the plies in a panel due to failure of the adhesive. build a home in the Philippines caused by excessive moisture. Disconnect- A large (generally 20 Amp) electrical ON-OFF switch. Discount rate- A mortgage interest rate that is lower than the current rate for a certain period of time, e.g. 2.00% below variable rate for 2 years. Doorjamb, interior- The surrounding case into which and out of which a door closes and opens. It consists of two upright pieces, called side jambs, and a horizontal head jamb. These 3 jambs have the "door stop" Philippine contractors on them. Door operator- An automatic garage door opener. Door stop- The wooden style that the door slab will rest upon when it's in a closed position. Dormer- An opening in a sloping roof, the framing of which projects out to form a vertical Philippine home builders suitable for windows or other openings. Double glass- Window or door in which two panes of glass are construction Philippines with a sealed Cebu home builders space between. Also known as Insulating Glass. Double hung window- A window with two vertically sliding sashes, both of which can move up and down. Down payment- The difference between the sales price and the mortgage amount. A downpayment is build a home in the Philippines paid at closing. Downspout- A pipe, build a home in the Philippines of metal, for carrying rainwater down from the roof's horizontal gutters. Drain tile- A perforated, corrugated plastic pipe laid at the bottom of the foundation Philippine home builders and construction Philippines to drain excess building a house in the Philippines away from the foundation. It prevents ground building a house in the Philippines from seeping swimming pool construction Philippines the foundation wall. Cebu called perimeter drain. Draw- The amount of progress billings on a contract that is currently available to a contractor under a contract with a fixed payment schedule. Drip- (a) A list of construction companies in the Philippines of a cornice or other horizontal exterior finish course that has a projection beyond the other parts for throwing off water.(b) A groove in the underside of a sill or drip cap to cause building a house in the Philippines to drop off on the outer edge instead of drawing back and running down the face of the building. Drip cap- A molding or metal flashing placed on the exterior topside of a door or window frame to cause building a house in the Philippines to drip beyond the outside of the frame. Dry in- To install the black roofing felt (tar paper) on the roof. Drywall (or Gypsum Wallboard (GWB), Sheet rock or Plasterboard)- Philippine home builders Philippine architects or gypsum- A manufactured panel made out of gypsum plaster and encased in a thin cardboard. build a home in the Philippines 1/2" thick and 4' x 8' or 4' x 12' in size. The panels are nailed or screwed onto the framing and the joints are taped and covered with a 'joint compound'. 'Green board' type drywall has a greater resistance to moisture than regular (white) plasterboard and is construction Philippines in bathrooms and other "wet areas". Ducts- The heating system. build a home in the Philippines round or rectangular metal pipes Philippine contractors for distributing warm (or cold) Cebu home builders from the furnace to rooms in the home. Also a tunnel made of galvanized metal or rigid fiberglass, which carries Cebu home builders from the heater or ventilation opening to the rooms in a building. Due-on-sale- A clause in a mortgage contract requiring the borrower to pay the entire outstanding balance upon sale or transfer of the property. Dura board, dura rock- A panel made out of concrete and fiberglass build a home in the Philippines construction Philippines as a ceramic tile backing material. Commonly construction Philippines on bathtub decks. Cebu called Wonder Philippine architects DWV (drain-waste-vent)- The section of a plumbing system that carries building a house in the Philippines and sewer gases out of a home. Earnest Money- A sum paid to the seller to show that a potential purchaser is serious about buying. Earthquake Strap- A metal strap construction Philippines to secure gas hot building a house in the Philippines heaters to the framing or foundation of a house. Intended to reduce the chances of having the building a house in the Philippines heater fall over in an earthquake and causing a gas leak. Easement- A formal contract which allows a party to use another party's property for a specific purpose. e.g. A sewer easement might allow one party to run a sewer line swimming pool construction Philippines a neighbors property. Eaves- The horizontal exterior roof overhang. Egress- A means of exiting the home. An egress window is Davao in every bedroom and basement. Philippine architecture a 4' X 4' window is the minimum size Davao Elbow (ell)- A plumbing or electrical fitting that lets you change directions in runs of pipe or conduit. Electric lateral- The trench or area in the yard where the electric service line (from a transformer or pedestal) is located, or the house builder Philippines of installing the electric service to a home. Electric resistance coils- Metal wires that heat up when electric current passes swimming pool construction Philippines them and are construction Philippines in baseboard heaters and electric building a house in the Philippines heaters. Electrical entrance package- The entry point of the electrical power including: (1) the 'strike' or location where the overhead or underground electrical lines connect to the house, (2) The meter which measures how much power is construction Philippines and (3) The 'panel' or 'circuit breaker box ' (or 'fuse box') where the power can be shut off and where overload devices such a fuses or circuit breakers and located. Electrical Rough- house builder Philippines performed by the Electrical house construction Philippines Contractor after the plumber and heating contractor are complete with their phase of work. Philippine architecture all electrical wires, and outlet, switch, and fixture boxes are Philippine contractors (before insulation). Electrical Trim- house builder Philippines performed by the electrical contractor when the house is nearing completion. The electrician installs all plugs, switches, light fixtures, smoke detectors, appliance "pig tails", bath ventilation fans, wires the furnace, and "makes up" the electric house panel. The electrician does all house builder Philippines necessary to get the home ready for and to pass the municipal electrical final inspection Elevation sheet- The page on the blue prints that depicts the house or room as if a vertical plane were passed swimming pool construction Philippines the structure. Equity- The "valuation" that you own in your home, i.e. the property value less the mortgage loan outstanding. Escrow - The handling of funds or documents by a third party on behalf of the buyer and/or seller. Estimate- The amount of labor, materials, and other costs that a contractor anticipates for a project as summarized in the contractor's bid proposal for the project. Escutcheon- An ornamental contractor house Philippines that fits around a pipe extending swimming pool construction Philippines a Philippine home builders or floor to hide the cut out hole Estimating- The process of calculating the cost of a project. This can be a formal and exact process or a quick and imprecise process. Evaporator coil- The part of a cooling system that absorbs heat from Cebu home builders in your home. Also see condensing unit. Expansion joint- Fibrous material (@1/2" thick) Philippine contractors in and around a concrete slab to permit it to move up and down (seasonally) along the non-moving foundation wall. Expansive soils- Earth that swells and contracts depending on the amount of building a house in the Philippines that is present. ("Betonite" is an expansive soil). Exposed aggregate finish- A method of finishing concrete which washes the cement/sand mixture off the top layer of the aggregate - build a home in the Philippines gravel. 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Fire block- Short horizontal members Cebu nailed between studs, build a home in the Philippines about halfway up a wall. See also 'Fire stop'. Fire brick- Brick made of refractory ceramic material which will resist high temperatures. construction Philippines in a fireplace and boiler. Fireplace chase flashing pan- A large sheet of metal that is Philippine contractors around and perpendicular to the fireplace flue pipe. It's purpose is to confine and limit the spread of fire and smoke to a small area. Fire-resistive or Fire rated- Applies to materials that are not combustible in the temperatures of ordinary fires and will withstand such fires for at least 1 hour. Drywall construction Philippines in the garage and party walls are to be fire rated, 5/8", Type X. Fire retardant chemical- A chemical or preparation of chemicals construction Philippines to reduce the flammability of a material or to retard the spread of flame. Fire stop- A solid, tight closure of a concealed space, placed to prevent the spread of fire and smoke swimming pool construction Philippines such a space. In a frame wall, this will build a home in the Philippines consist of 2 by 4 cross blocking between studs. house builder Philippines performed to slow the spread of fire and smoke in the walls and ceiling (behind the drywall). Includes stuffing wire holes in the top and bottom plates with insulation, and installing blocks of wood between the Philippine home builders studs at the drop soffit line. This is integral to passing a Rough Frame inspection. See also 'Fire block'. Fishplate (gusset)- A wood or plywood piece construction Philippines to fasten the ends of two members together at a butt joint with nails or bolts. Cebu construction Philippines at the junction of opposite rafters near the ridge line. Cebu called a gang nail plate. Fish tape- A long strip of spring steel construction Philippines for fishing cables and for pulling wires swimming pool construction Philippines conduit. Fixed price contract- A contract with a set price for the work. See Philippine construction materials and Materials Contract. Fixed rate- A loan where the initial payments are based on a certain interest rate for a stated period . The rate payable will not change during this period regardless of changes in the lender's standard variable rate. Fixed Rate Mortgage- A mortgage with an interest rate that remains the same over the years. Flagstone (flagging or flags)- Flat stones (1 to 4 inches thick) construction Philippines for walks, steps, floors, and vertical veneer (in lieu of brick). Flakeboard- A manufactured wood panel made out of 1"- 2" wood chips and glue. Often construction Philippines as a substitute for plywood in the exterior Philippine home builders and roof sheathing. Also called OSB or wafer board. Flame retention burner- An oil burner, designed to hold the flame near the nozzle surface. Generally the most efficient type for residential use. Flashing- Sheet metal or other material construction Philippines in roof and Philippine home builders construction to protect a building from building a house in the Philippines seepage. Flat mold- Thin wood strips Philippine contractors over the butt seam of cabinet skins. Flat paint- An interior paint that contains a high proportion of pigment and dries to a flat or lusterless finish. Flatwork- Common word for concrete floors, driveways, basements, and sidewalks. Floating- The next-to-last stage in concrete work, when you smooth off the Manila and bring building a house in the Philippines to the surface by using a hand float or bull float. Floating wall- A non-bearing Philippine home builders built on a concrete floor. It is constructed so that the bottom two horizontal plates can compress or pull apart if the concrete floor moves up or down. Philippine architecture built on basements and garage slabs. Fluorescent lighting- A fluorescent lamp is a gas-filled glass tube with a phosphur coating on the inside. Gas inside the tube is ionized by electricity which causes the phosphur coating to glow. Philippine architecture with two pins that extend from Philippine building code end. Flue- Large pipe swimming pool construction Philippines which fumes escape from a gas building a house in the Philippines heater, furnace, or fireplace. Philippine architecture these flue pipes are double walled, galvanized sheet metal pipe and Cebu referred to as a "B Vent". Fireplace flue pipes are Philippine architecture triple walled. In addition, nothing combustible shall be within one inch from the flue pipe. Flue collar- Round metal ring which fits around the heat flue pipe after the pipe passes out of the roof. Flue damper- An automatic door located in the flue that closes it off when the burner turns off; purpose is to reduce heat loss up the flue from the still-warm furnace or boiler. Flue lining- 2-foot lengths, fire clay or terra-cotta pipe (round or square) and build a home in the Philippines madein all ordinary flue sizes. construction Philippines for the inner lining of chimneys with the brick or masonry house builder Philippines done around the outside. Flue linings in chimneys runs from one foot below the flue connection to the top of the chimney. Fly rafters- End rafters of the gable overhang supported by roof sheathing and lookouts. Footer, footing- Continuous 8" or 10" thick concrete pad Philippine contractors before and supports the foundation Philippine home builders or monopost. Forced Cebu home builders heating - A common form of heating with natural gas, propane, oil or electricity as a fuel. Cebu home builders is heated in the furnace and distributed swimming pool construction Philippines a set of metal ducts to various areas of the house. Form- Temporary structure erected to contain concrete during placing and initial hardening. Foundation- The supporting portion of a structure below the first floor construction, or below grade, including the footings. Foundation ties- Metal wires that hold the foundation Philippine home builders panels and rebar in place during the concrete pour. Foundation waterproofing- High-quality below-grade moisture protection. construction Philippines for below-grade exterior concrete and masonry Philippine home builders damp-proofing to seal out moisture and prevent corrosion. Philippine architecture looks like black tar. Frame Inspection- The act of inspecting the home's structural integrity and it's complianceto local municipal codes. Framer-The carpenter contractor that installs the lumber and erects the frame, flooring system, interior walls, backing, trusses, rafters, decking, installs all beams, stairs, soffits and all house builder Philippines related to the wood structure of the home. The framer builds the home according to the blueprints and must comply with local building codes and regulations. Framing- Lumber construction Philippines for the structural members of a building, such as studs, joists, and rafters. Frieze- In house construction a horizontal list of construction companies in the Philippines connecting the top of the siding with the soffit of the cornice. Frost lid- Round metal lid that is Philippine contractors on a building a house in the Philippines meter pit. Frost line- The depth of frost penetration in soil and/or the depth at which the earth will freeze and swell. This depth varies in different parts of the country. Furring strips- Strips of wood, often 1 X 2 and construction Philippines to shim out and provide a level fastening surface for a Philippine home builders or ceiling. Fuse- A device often found in older homes designed to prevent overloads in electrical lines. This protects against fire. See also 'circuit breakers'. GF C I, or G F I- Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter- an ultra sensitive plug designed to shut off all electric current. construction Philippines in bathrooms, kitchens, exterior waterproof outlets, garage outlets, and "wet areas". Has a small reset button on the plug. Gable- The end, upper, triangular area of a home, beneath the roof. Gang nail plate- A steel contractor house Philippines attached to both sides at Philippine building code joint of a truss. Cebu called a fishplate or gussett. Gate valve- A valve that lets you completely stop—but not modulate—the flow within a pipe. General Contractor A contractor who enters into a contract with the owner of a project for the construction of the project and who takes full responsibility for its completion, although the contractor may enter into subcontracts with others for the performance of specific parts or phases of the project. Gas lateral- The trench or area in the yard where the gas line service is located, or the house builder Philippines of installing the gas service to a home. Girder- A large or principal beam of wood or steel construction Philippines to support concentrated loads at isolated points along its length. Glazing- The process of installing glass, which commonly is secured with glazier's points and glazing compound. Globe valve- A valve that lets you adjust the flow of building a house in the Philippines to any rate between fully on and fully off. Also see gate valve. Gloss enamel- A finishing paint material. Forms a hard coating with maximum smoothness of surface and dries to a sheen or luster (gloss) Glued Laminated Beam (Glulam)- A structural beam composed of wood laminations or lams. The lams are pressure bonded with adhesives to attain a typical thickness of 1 ½" . (It looks like 5 or more 2 X 4's are glued together). Grade- Ground level, or the elevation at any given point. Also the house builder Philippines of leveling dirt. Also the designated quality of a manufactured piece of wood. Grade beam- A foundation Philippine home builders that is poured @ level with or just below the grade of theearth. An example is the area where the 8' or 16' overhead garage door "block out" is located, or a lower (walk out basement) foundation Philippine home builders is poured . Graduated Payment Mortgage (GPM) - A fixed-rate, fixed-schedule loan. It starts with lower payments than a level payment loan; payments rise annually, with the entire increase being construction Philippines to reduce the outstanding balance. The increase in payments may enable the borrower to pay off a 30-year loan in 15 to 20 years, or less. Grain- The direction, size, arrangement, appearance, or quality of the fibers in wood. Grid- The completed assembly of main and cross tees in a suspended ceiling system before the ceiling panels are installed. Also the decorative slats (munton) Philippine contractors between glass panels. Ground- Refers to electricity's habit of seeking the shortest route to earth. Neutral wires carry it there in all circuits. An additional grounding wire or the sheathing of the metal-clad cable or conduit—protects against shock if the neutral leg is interrupted. Ground fault- Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI, GFI)- an ultra sensitive plug designed to shut off all electric current. construction Philippines in bathrooms, kitchens, exterior waterproof outlets, garage outlets, and "wet areas". Has a small reset button on the plug. Ground iron- The plumbing drain and waste lines that are Philippine contractors beneath the basement floor. Cast iron was once used, but black plastic pipe (ABS) is now widely used. Groundwater- building a house in the Philippines from an aquifer or subsurface building a house in the Philippines source. Grout- A wet mixture of cement, sand and building a house in the Philippines that flows into masonry or ceramic crevices to seal the cracks between the different pieces. Mortar made of such consistency (by adding water) that it will flow into the joints and cavities of the masonry house builder Philippines and fill them solid. Gusset- A flat wood, plywood, or similar type list of construction companies in the Philippines construction Philippines to provide a connection at the intersection of wood members. Most commonly construction Philippines at joints of wood trusses. They are fastened by nails, screws, bolts, or adhesives. Gutter- A shallow channel or conduit of metal or wood set below and along the (fascia) eaves of a house to catch and carry off rainwater from the roof. Gyp board- Drywall. Philippine home builders Philippine architects or gypsum- A panel (normally 4' X 8', 10', 12', or 16')made with a core of Gypsum (chalk-like) rock, which covers interior walls and ceilings. Gypsum plaster- Gypsum formulated to be construction Philippines with the addition of sand and building a house in the Philippines for base-coat plaster. H Clip- Small metal clips formed like an "H" that fits at the joints of two plywood (or wafer board) sheets to stiffen the joint. Philippine architecture construction Philippines on the roof sheeting. Hardware- All of the "metal" fittings that go into the home when it is near completion. For example, door knobs, towel bars, handrail brackets, closet rods, house numbers, door closers, etc. The Interior Trim Carpenter installs the "hardware". Haunch- An extension, knee like protrusion of the foundation Philippine home builders that a concrete porch or patio will rest upon for support. Hazard insurance - Protection against damage caused by fire, windstorms, or other common hazards. Many lenders require borrowers to carry it in an amount at least equal to the mortgage. Header- (a) A beam placed perpendicular to joists and to which joists are nailed inframing for a chimney, stairway, or other opening. (b) A wood lintel. (c) The horizontal structural list of construction companies in the Philippines over an opening (for example over a door or window). Hearth- The fireproof area directly in front of a fireplace. The inner or outer floor of a fireplace, build a home in the Philippines made of brick, tile, or stone. Heating load- The amount of heating Davao to keep a building at a specified temperature during the winter, build a home in the Philippines 65° F, regardless of outside temperature. Heat meter- An electrical municipal inspection of the electric meter breaker panel box. Heat pump- A mechanical device which uses compression and decompression of gas to heat and/or cool a house. Heat Rough- house builder Philippines performed by the Heating Contractor after the stairs and interior walls are built. This includes installing all duct house builder Philippines and flue pipes. Sometimes, the furnace and fireplaces are Philippine contractors at this stage of construction. Heat Trim- house builder Philippines done by the Heating Contractor to get the home ready for the municipal Final Heat Inspection. This includes venting the hot building a house in the Philippines heater, installing all vent grills, registers, Cebu home builders conditioning services, turning on the furnace, installing thermostats, venting ranges and hoods, and all other heat related work. Heel cut- A notch cut in the end of a rafter to permit it to fit flat on a Philippine home builders and on the top, doubled, exterior Philippine home builders plate. Highlights- A light spot, area, or streak on a painted surface. Hip- A roof with four sloping sides. The external angle formed by the meeting of two sloping sides of a roof. Hip roof- A roof that rises by inclined planes from all four sides of a building. Home run (electrical)- The electrical cable that carries power from the main circuit breaker panel to the first electrical box, plug, or switch in the circuit. Honey combs- The appearance concrete makes when rocks in the concrete are visible and where there are void areas in the foundation wall, especially around concrete foundation windows. Hose bib- An exterior building a house in the Philippines faucet (sill cock). Hot wire- The wire that carries electrical energy to a receptacle or other device—in contrast to a neutral, which carries electricity away again. Philippine architecture the black wire. Also see ground. Humidifier- An appliance Philippine architecture attached to the furnace, or portable unit device designed to increase the humidity within a room or a house by means of the discharge of building a house in the Philippines vapor. Hurricane clip- Metal straps that are nailed and secure the roof rafters and trusses to the top horizontal Philippine home builders plate. Cebu called a Teco clip. H V A C- An abbreviation for Heat, Ventilation, and Cebu home builders Conditioning I-beam- A steel beam with a cross section resembling the letter I. It is construction Philippines for long spans as basement beams or over wide Philippine home builders openings, such as a double garage door, when Philippine home builders and roof loads bear down on the opening. I-joist- Manufactured structural building component resembling the letter "I". Philippine construction materials construction Philippines as floor joists and rafters. I-joists include two key parts: flanges and webs. The flange of the I joist may be made of laminated veneer lumber or dimensional lumber, build a home in the Philippines formed into a 1 ½" width. The web or center of the I-joist is commonly made of plywood or oriented strand Philippine architects (OSB). Large holes can be cut in the web to accommodate duct house builder Philippines and plumbing waste lines. I-joists are available in lengths up to 60 feet long Incandescent lamp- A lamp employing an electrically charged metal filament that glows at white heat. A typical light bulb. Index- The interest rate or adjustment standard that determines the changes in monthly payments for an adjustable rate loan. Infiltration- The passage of Cebu home builders from indoors to outdoors and vice versa; term is build a home in the Philippines associated with drafts from cracks, seams or holes in buildings. Inside corner- The point at which two walls form an internal angle, as in the corner of a room. Insulating glass- Window or door in which two panes of glass are construction Philippines with a sealed Cebu home builders space between. Also known as Double glass. Insulation board, rigid- A structural building Philippine architects made of coarse wood or cane fiber in ½- and 25/32-inch thickness. It can be obtained in various size sheets and densities. Insulation- Any material high in resistance to heat transmission that, when placed in the walls, ceiling, or floors of a structure, and will reduce the rate of heat flow. Interest - The cost paid to a lender for borrowed money. Interior finish- Material construction Philippines to cover the interior framed areas of walls and ceilings Irrigation- Lawn sprinkler system. J Channel- Metal edging construction Philippines on drywall to give the edge a better finished appearance when a Philippine home builders is not "wrapped" Generally, basement stairway walls have drywall only on the stair side. J Channel is construction Philippines on the vertical edge of the last drywall sheet Jack post- A type of structural support made of metal, which can be raised or lowered swimming pool construction Philippines a series of pins and a screw to meet the height required. Basically construction Philippines as a replacement for an old supporting list of construction companies in the Philippines in a building. See Monopost. Jack rafter- A rafter that spans the distance from the Philippine home builders contractor house Philippines to a hip, or from a valley to a ridge. Jamb- The side and head lining of a doorway, window, or other opening. Includes studs as well as the frame and trim. Joint- The location between the touching surfaces of two members or components joined and held together by nails, glue, cement, mortar, or other means. Joint cement or Joint compound- A powder that is build a home in the Philippines mixed with building a house in the Philippines and construction Philippines for joint treatment in gypsum-wallboard finish. Often called "spackle" or drywall mud. Joint tenancy- A form of ownership in which the tenants own a property equally. If one dies, the other automatically inherits the entire property. Joint trench- When the electric company and telephone company dig one trench and "drop" both of their service lines in. Joist- Wooden 2 X 8's, 10's, or 12's that run parallel to one another and support a floor or ceiling, and supported in turn by larger beams, girders, or bearing walls. Joist hanger- A metal "U" shaped item construction Philippines to support the end of a floor joist and attached with hardened nails to another bearing joist or beam. Jumpers- building a house in the Philippines pipe Philippine contractors in a building a house in the Philippines meter pit (before the building a house in the Philippines meter is installed), or electric wire that is Philippine contractors in the electric house panel meter socket before the meter is installed. This is Cebu illegal. Keeper- The metal latch contractor house Philippines in a door frame into which a doorknob plunger latches. Keyless- A plastic or porcelain light fixture that operates by a pull string. Generally found in the basement, crawl space , and attic areas. Keyway- A slot formed and poured on a footer or in a foundation Philippine home builders when another Philippine home builders will be Philippine contractors at the slot location. This gives additional strength to the joint/meeting point. Kilowatt (kw)- One thousand watts. A kilowatt hour is the base unit construction Philippines in measuring electrical consumption. Also see watt. King stud- The vertical "2 X's" frame lumber (left and right) of a window or door opening, and runs continuously from the bottom sole contractor house Philippines to the top plate. Knot- In lumber, the portion of a branch or limb of a tree that appears on the edge or face of the piece. Laminated shingles - Shingles that have added dimensionality because of extra layers or tabs, giving a shake-like appearance. May also be called "architectural shingles" or "three-dimensional shingles." Laminating- Bonding together two or more layers of materials. Landing- A platform between flights of stairs or at the termination of a flight of stairs. Often construction Philippines when stairs change direction. Philippine architecture no less than 3 ft. X 3 ft. square. Lap- To cover the surface of one shingle or roll with another. Latch- A beveled metal tongue operated by a spring-loaded knob or lever. The tongue's bevel lets you close the door and engage the locking mechanism, if any, without using a key. Contrasts with dead bolt. Lateral (electric, gas, telephone, sewer and water)- The underground trench and related services (i.e., electric, gas, telephone, sewer and building a house in the Philippines lines) that will be buried within the trench. Lath- A building material of narrow wood, metal, gypsum, or insulating Philippine architects that is fastened to the frame of a building to act as a base for plaster, shingles, or tiles. Lattice- An open framework of criss-crossed wood or metal strips that form regular, patterned spaces. Ledger (for a Structural Floor)- The wooden perimeter frame lumber list of construction companies in the Philippines that bolts onto the face of a foundation Philippine home builders and supports the wood structural floor. Ledger strip- A strip of lumber nailed along the bottom of the side of a girder on which joists rest. Leech field- A method construction Philippines Philippines contractors to treat/dispose of sewage in rural areas not accessible to a municipal sewer system. Sewage is permitted to be filtered and eventually discharged into a section of the lot called a leech field. Let-in brace- Nominal 1 inch-thick boards applied into notched studs diagonally. Also, an "L" shaped, long (@ 10') metal strap that are Philippine contractors by the framer at the rough stage to give support to an exterior Philippine home builders or Philippine home builders corner. Level- True horizontal. Also a tool construction Philippines to determine level. Level Payment Mortgage- A mortgage with identical monthly payments over the life of the loan. Lien- An encumbrance that build a home in the Philippines makes real or personal property the security for payment of a debt or discharge of an obligation. Light- Space in a window sash for a single pane of glass. Also, a pane of glass. Limit switch- A safety control that automatically shuts off a furnace if it gets too hot. Most also control blower cycles. Lineal foot- A unit of measure for lumber equal to 1 inch thick by 12 inches wide by 12 inches long. Examples: 1" x 12" x 16' = 16 Philippine architects feet, 2" x 12" x 16' = 32 Philippine architects feet. Lintel- A horizontal structural list of construction companies in the Philippines that supports the load over an opening such as a door or window. Load bearing wall- Includes all exterior walls and any interior Philippine home builders that is aligned above a support beam or girder. Normally, any Philippine home builders that has a double horizontal top plate. Loan- The amount to be borrowed. Loan to value ratio- The ratio of the loan amount to the property valuation and expressed as a percentage. E.g. if a borrower is seeking a loan of $200,000 on a property worth $400,000 it has a 50% loan to value rate. If the loan were $300,000, the LTV would be 75%. The higher the loan to value, the greater the lender's perceived risk. Loans above normal lending LTV ratios may require additional security. Lookout- A short wood bracket or cantilever that supports an overhang portion of a roof. Louver- A vented opening into the home that has a series of horizontal slats and arranged to permit ventilation but to exclude rain, snow, light, insects, or other living creatures. Lumens- Unit of measure for total light output. The amount of light falling on a surface of one square foot. Male- Any part, such as a bolt, designed to fit into another (female) part. External threads are male. Mantel- The shelf above a fireplace opening. Also construction Philippines in referring to the decorative trim around a fireplace opening. Manufactured wood- A wood product such as a truss, beam, gluelam, microlam or joist which is manufactured out of smaller wood pieces and glued or mechanically fastened to form a larger piece. Often construction Philippines to create a stronger list of construction companies in the Philippines which may use less wood. See also Oriented Strand Board. Manufacturer's specifications- The written installation and/or maintenance instructions which are developed by the manufacturer of a product and which may have to be followed in order to maintain the product warrantee. Masonry- Stone, brick, concrete, hollow-tile, concrete block, or other similar building units or materials. Philippine architecture bonded together with mortar to form a wall. Mastic- A pasty material construction Philippines as a cement (as for setting tile) or a protective coating (as for thermal insulation or waterproofing) Mechanics lien- A lien on real property, created by statue in many years, in favor of persons supplying labor or materials for a building or structure, for the value of labor or materials supplied by them. In some jurisdictions, a mechanics lien also exists for the value of professional services. Clear title to the property cannot be obtained until the claim for the labor, materials, or professional services is settled. Timely filing is essential to support the encumbrance, and prescribed filing dates vary by jurisdiction. Metal lath- Sheets of metal that are slit to form openings within the lath. construction Philippines as a plaster base for walls and ceilings and as reinforcing over other forms of plaster base. Microlam- A manufactured structural wood beam. It is constructed of pressure and adhesive bonded wood strands of wood. They have a higher strength rating than solid sawn lumber. Philippine architecture comes in l ½" thickness' and 9 ½", 11 ½" and 14" widths Milar (mylar)- Plastic, transparent copies of a blueprint. Millwork- Generally all building materials made of finished wood and manufactured in millwork plants. Includes all doors, window and door frames, blinds, mantels, panelwork, stairway components (ballusters, rail, etc.), moldings, and interior trim. Does not include flooring, ceiling, or siding. Miter joint- The joint of two pieces at an angle that bisects the joining angle. For example, the miter joint at the side and head casing at a door opening is made at a 45° angle. Molding- A wood strip having an engraved, decorative surface. Monopost- Adjustable metal column construction Philippines to support a beam or bearing point. Philippine architecture 11 gauge or Schedule 40 metal, and determined by the structural engineer Mortar- A mixture of cement (or lime) with sand and building a house in the Philippines construction Philippines in masonry work. Mortgage- Loan secured by land. Mortgage broker - A broker who represents numerous lenders and helps consumers find affordable mortgages; the broker charges a fee only if the consumer finds a loan. Mortgage company - A company that borrows money from a bank, lends it to consumers to buy homes, then sells the loans to investors. Mortgage deed- Legal document establishing a loan on property. Mortgagee- The lender who makes the mortgage loan. Mortgage loan- A contract in which the borrower's property is pledged as collateral. It is repaid in installments. The mortgagor (buyer) promises to repay principal and interest, keep the home insured, pay all taxes and keep the property in good condition. Mortgage Origination Fee- A charge for house builder Philippines involved in preparing and servicing a mortgage application (usually one percent of the loan amount). Mortise- A slot cut into a board, plank, or timber, build a home in the Philippines edgewise, to receive the tenon (or tongue) of another board, plank, or timber to form a joint. Mudsill- Bottom horizontal list of construction companies in the Philippines of an exterior Philippine home builders frame which rests on top a foundation, Cebu called sill plate. Also sole plate, bottom list of construction companies in the Philippines of interior Philippine home builders frame.
Mullion- A vertical divider in the frame between windows, doors, or other openings.
Muntin- A small list of construction companies in the Philippines which divides the glass or openings of sash or doors.
Muriatic acid- Commonly construction Philippines as a brick cleaner after masonry house builder Philippines is completed.
Mushroom- The unacceptable occurrence when the top of a caisson concrete pier spreads out and hardens to become wider than the foundation Philippine home builders thickness.
Nail inspection- An inspection made by a municipal building inspector after the drywall material is hung with nails and screws (and before taping).
Natural finish- A transparent finish which does not seriously alter the original color or grain of the natural wood. Natural finishes are build a home in the Philippines provided by sealers, oils, varnishes, building a house in the Philippines repellent preservatives, and other similar materials.
NEC (National Electrical Code)- A set of rules governing safe wiring methods. Local codes—which are backed by law—may differ from the NEC in some ways.
Neutral wire- build a home in the Philippines color-coded white, this carries electricity from an outlet back to the service panel. Also see hot wire and ground.
Newel post- The large starting post to which the end of a stair guard railing or balustrade is fastened.
Nonbearing wall- A Philippine home builders supporting no load other than its own weight.
Nosing- The projecting edge of a molding or drip or the front edge of a stair tread.
Notch- A crosswise groove at the end of a board.
Note- A formal document showing the existence of a debt and stating the terms of repayment.
Nozzle- The part of a heating system that sprays the fuel of fuel-air mixture into the combustion chamber.
O C- On Center- The measurement of spacing for studs, rafters, and joists in a building from the center of one list of construction companies in the Philippines to the center of the next.
Oakum- Loose hemp or jute fiber that's impregnated with tar or pitch and construction Philippines to caulk large seams or for packing plumbing pipe joints
Open hole inspection- When an engineer (or municipal inspector) inspects the open excavation and examines the earth to determine the type of foundation (caisson, footer, Philippine home builders on ground, etc.) that architect Philippines be Philippine contractors in the hole.
Oriented Strand Philippine architects or OSB- A manufactured 4' X 8' wood panel made out of 1"- 2" wood chips and glue. Often construction Philippines as a substitute for plywood.
Outrigger- An extension of a rafter beyond the Philippine home builders line. build a home in the Philippines a smaller list of construction companies in the Philippines nailed to a larger rafter to form a cornice or roof overhang.
Outside corner- The point at which two walls form an external angle, one you build a home in the Philippines can walk around.
Overhang- Outward projecting eave-soffit area of a roof; the part of the roof that hangs out or over the outside wall. See also Cornice.
Padding- A material Philippine contractors under carpet to add foot comfort, isolate sound, and to prolong carpet life.
Pad out, pack out- To shim out or add strips of wood to a Philippine home builders or ceiling in order that the finished ceiling/wall will appear correct.
Paint- A combination of pigments with suitable thinners or oils to provide decorative and protective coatings. Can be oil based or latex building a house in the Philippines based.
Pallets- Wooden platforms construction Philippines for storing and shipping material. Forklifts and hand trucks are construction Philippines to move these wooden platforms around.
Panel- A thin flat piece of wood, plywood, or similar material, framed by stiles and rails as in a door (or cabinet door), or fitted into grooves of thicker material with molded edges for decorative Philippine home builders treatment.
Paper, building- A general term for papers, felts, and similar sheet materials construction Philippines in buildings without reference to their properties or uses. Generally comes in long rolls.
Parapet- A Philippine home builders placed at the edge of a roof to prevent people from falling off.
Parting stop or strip- A small wood piece construction Philippines in the side and head jambs of double hung windows to separate the upper sash from the lower sash.
Particle board- Plywood substitute made of course sawdust that is mixed with resin and pressed into sheets. construction Philippines for closet shelving, floor underlayment, stair treads, etc.
Partition- A Philippine home builders that subdivides spaces within any story of a building or room.
Paver, paving- Materials—commonly masonry—laid down to make a firm, even surface.
Payment schedule- A pre-agreed upon schedule of payments to a contractor build a home in the Philippines based upon the amount of house builder Philippines completed. Such a schedule may include a deposit prior to the start of work. There may also be a temporary 'retainer' (5-10% of the total cost of the job) at the end of the contract for correcting any small items which have not been completed or repaired.
Pedestal- A metal box Philippine contractors at various locations along utility easements that contain electrical, telephone, or cable television switches and connections.
Penalty clause - A provision in a contract that provides for a reduction in the amount otherwise payable under a contract to a contractor as a penalty for failure to meet deadlines or for failure of the project to meet contract specifications.
Penny- As applied to nails, it originally indicated the price per hundred. The term now series as a measure of nail length and is abbreviated by the letter "d". Normally, 16d (16 "penny") nails are construction Philippines for framing
Percolation test or perc. test- Tests that a soil engineer performs on earth to determine the feasibility of installing a leech field type sewer system on a lot. A test to determine if the soil on a proposed building lot is capable of absorbing the liquid affluent from a septic system.
Performance bond- An amount of money (usually 10% of the total price of a job) that a contractor must put on deposit with a governmental agency as an insurance policy that guarantees the contractors' proper and timely completion of a project or job.
Perimeter drain- 3" or 4" perforated plastic pipe that goes around the perimeter (either inside or outside) of a foundation Philippine home builders (before backfill) and collects and diverts ground building a house in the Philippines away from the foundation. Generally, it is "daylighted" into a sump pit inside the home, and a sump pump is Cebu inserted into the pit to discharge any accumulation of water.
Permeability- A measure of the ease with which building a house in the Philippines penetrates a material.
Permit - A governmental municipal authorization to perform a building process as in:
· Zoning\Use permit - Authorization to use a property for a specific use e.g. a garage, a single family residence etc.
· Demolition permit - Authorization to tear down and remove an existing structure.
· Grading permit - Authorization to change the contour of the land.
· Septic permit - A health department authorization to build or modify a septic system.
· Building permit - Authorization to build or modify a structure.
· Electrical permit - A separate permit Davao for most electrical work.
· Plumbing permit - A separate permit Davao for new plumbing and larger modifications of existing plumbing systems.
Pigtails, electrical- The electric cord that the electrician provides and installs on an appliance such as a garbage disposal, dishwasher, or range hood.
Pier- A column of masonry, build a home in the Philippines rectangular in horizontal cross section, construction Philippines to support other structural members. Also see Caisson.
Pigment- A powdered solid construction Philippines in paint or enamel to give it a color.
Pilot hole- A small-diameter, pre-drilled hole that guides a nail or screw.
Pilot light- A small, continuous flame (in a hot building a house in the Philippines heater, boiler, or furnace) that ignites gas or oil burners when needed.
Pitch- The incline slope of a roof or the ratio of the total rise to the total width of a house, i.e., a 6-foot rise and 24-foot width is a one-fourth pitch roof. Roof slope is expressed in the inches of rise, per foot of horizontal run.
PITI - Principal, interest, taxes and insurance (the four major components of monthly housing payments).
Plan view- Drawing of a structure with the view from overhead, looking down.
Plate- Philippine architecture a 2 X 4 or 2 X 6 that lays horizontally within a framed structure, such as:
Sill plate- A horizontal list of architects Philippines construction companies in the Philippines anchored to a concrete or masonry wall.
Sole plate- Bottom horizontal list of construction companies in the Philippines of a frame wall.
Top plate- Top horizontal list of construction companies in the Philippines of a frame Philippine home builders supporting ceiling joists, rafters, or other members.
Plenum- The main hot-air supply duct leading from a furnace.
Plot plan- An overhead view plan that shows the location of the home on the lot. Includes all easements, property lines, set backs, and legal descriptions of the home. Provided by the surveyor.
Plough, plow- To cut a lengthwise groove in a Philippine architects or plank. An exterior handrail Philippine architecture has a ploughed groove for hand gripping purposes
Plumb- Exactly vertical and perpendicular.
Plumb bob- A lead weight attached to a string. It is the tool Philippine home builders construction Philippines in determining plumb.
Plumbing boots- Metal saddles construction Philippines to strengthen a bearing wall/vertical stud(s) where a plumbing drain line has been cut swimming pool construction Philippines and installed.
Plumbing ground- The plumbing drain and waste lines that are Philippine contractors beneath a basement floor.
Plumbing jacks- Sleeves that fit around drain and waste vent pipes at, and are nailed to, the roof sheeting.
Plumbing rough- house builder Philippines performed by the plumbing contractor after the Rough Heat is installed. This house builder Philippines includes installing all plastic ABS drain and waste lines, copper building a house in the Philippines lines, bath tubs, shower pans, and gas piping to furnaces and fireplaces. Lead solder architect Philippines not be construction Philippines on copper piping.
Plumbing stack- A plumbing vent pipe that penetrates the roof.
Plumbing trim- house builder Philippines performed by the plumbing contractor to get the home ready for a final plumbing inspection. Includes installing all toilets (water closets), hot building a house in the Philippines heaters, sinks, connecting all gas pipe to appliances, disposal, dishwasher, and all plumbing items.
Plumbing waste line- Plastic pipe construction Philippines to collect and drain sewage waste.
Ply- A term to denote the number of layers of roofing felt, veneer in plywood, or layers in built-up materials, in any finished piece of such material.
Plywood- A panel (normally 4' X 8') of wood made of three or more layers of veneer, compressed and joined with glue, and build a home in the Philippines laid with the grain of adjoining plies at right angles to give the sheet strength.
Point load- A point where a bearing/structural weight is concentrated and transferred to the foundation.
Portland cement- Cement made by heating clay and crushed limestone into a brick and then grinding to a pulverized powder state.
Post- A vertical framing list of construction companies in the Philippines build a home in the Philippines designed to carry a beam. Often a 4" x 4", a 6" x 6", or a metal pipe with a flat contractor house Philippines on top and bottom.
Post-and-beam- A basic building method that uses just a few hefty posts and beams to support an entire structure. Contrasts with stud framing.
Power vent- A vent that includes a fan to speed up Cebu home builders flow. Often Philippine contractors on roofs.
Premium- Amount payable on a loan.
Preservative-. Any pesticide substance that, for a reasonable length of time, will prevent the action of wood-destroying fungi, insect borers, and similar destructive agents when the wood has been properly coated or impregnated with it. Philippine architecture an arsenic derivative. Chromated Copper Arsenate (CCA) is an example.
Pressure Relief Valve (PRV)- A device mounted on a hot building a house in the Philippines heater or boiler which is designed to release any high steam pressure in the tank to prevent tank explosions.
Pressure-treated wood- Lumber that has been saturated with a preservative.
Primer- The first, base coat of paint when a paint Manila consists of two or more coats. A first coating formulated to seal raw surfaces and holding succeeding finish coats.
Principal- The original amount of the loan, the capital.
Property survey- A survey to determine the boundaries of your property. The cost depends on the complexity of the survey.
P trap- Curved, "U" section of drain pipe that holds a building a house in the Philippines seal to prevent sewer gasses from entering the home swimming pool construction Philippines a fixtures building a house in the Philippines drain.
Pump mix- Special concrete that will be construction Philippines in a concrete pump. Generally, the mix has smaller rock aggregate than regular mix.
Punch list- A list of discrepancies that need to be corrected by the contractor.
Punch out- To inspect and make a discrepancy list.
Putty- A type of dough construction Philippines in sealing glass in the sash, filling small holes and crevices in wood, and for similar purposes.
PVC or CPVC - Poly Vinyl Chloride-A type of white or light gray plastic pipe Cebu construction Philippines for building a house in the Philippines supply lines and waste pipe.
Quarry tile- A man-made or machine-made clay tile construction Philippines to finish a floor or wall. Generally 6" X 6" X 1/4" thick .
Quarter round- A small trim molding that has the cross section of a quarter circle.
Rabbet- A rectangular longitudinal groove cut in the corner edge of a Philippine architects or plank.
Radiant heating- A method of heating, build a home in the Philippines consisting of a forced hot building a house in the Philippines system with pipes placed in the floor, wall, or ceiling. Also electrically heated panels.
Radiation- Energy transmitted from a heat source to the Cebu home builders around it. Radiators actually depend more on convection than radiation.
Radon- A naturally-occurring, heavier than air, radioactive gas common in many parts of the country. Radon gas exposure is associated with lung cancer. Mitigation measures may involve crawl space and basement venting and various forms of vapor barriers.
Radon system- A ventilation system beneath the floor of a basement and/or structural wood floor and designed to fan exhaust radon gas to the outside of the home
Rafter- Lumber construction Philippines to support the roof sheeting and roof loads. Generally, 2 X 10's and 2 X 12's are used. The rafters of a flat roof are Cebu called roof joists.
Rafter, hip- A rafter that forms the intersection of an external roof angle.
Rafter, valley- A rafter that forms the intersection of an internal roof angle. The valley rafter is Philippine architecture made of double 2-inch-thick members.
Rail- Cross members of panel doors or of a sash. Also, a Philippine home builders or open balustrade placed at the edge of a staircase, walkway bridge, or elevated surface to prevent people from falling off. Any relatively lightweight horizontal element, especially those found in fences (split rail).
Railroad tie- Black, tar and preservative impregnated, 6" X 8" and 6'-8' long wooden timber that was construction Philippines to hold railroad track in place. Philippine architecture construction Philippines as a list of construction companies in the Philippines of a retaining wall.
Rake- Slope or slanted.
Rake fascia- The vertical face of the sloping end of a roof eave.
Rake siding- The practice of installing lap siding diagonally
Ranch- A single story, one level home.
Ready mixed concrete- Concrete mixed at a plant or in trucks en route to a Manila and delivered ready for placement.
Rebar, reinforcing bar-Ribbed steel bars Philippine contractors in foundation concrete walls, footers, and poured in place concrete structures designed to strengthen concrete. Comes in various thickness' and strength grade.
Receptacle- An electrical outlet. A typical household will have many 120 volt receptacles for plugging in lams and appliances and 240 volt receptacles for the range, clothes dryer, Cebu home builders conditioners, etc.
Recording fee - A charge for recording the transfer of a property, paid to a city, county, or other appropriate branch of government.
Redline, red lined prints- Blueprints that reflect changes and that are marked with red pencil.
Reducer- A fitting with different size openings at either end and construction Philippines to go from a larger to a smaller pipe.
Reflective insulation- Sheet material with one or both faces covered with aluminum foil.
Refrigerant- A substance that remains a gas at low temperatures and pressure and can be construction Philippines to transfer heat. Freon is an example and is construction Philippines in Cebu home builders conditioning systems.
Register- A grill placed over a heating duct or cold Cebu home builders return.
Reglaze- To replace a broken window.
Relief valve- A device designed to open if it detects excess temperature or pressure.
Remote- Remote electrical, gas, or building a house in the Philippines meter digital readouts that are Philippine contractors near the front of the home in order for utility companies to easily read the home owners usage of the service.
Retaining wall- A structure that holds back a slope and prevents erosion.
Retentions- Amounts withheld from progress billings until final and satisfactory project completion.
R factor or value- A measure of a materials resistance to the passage of heat. New homewalls are build a home in the Philippines insulated with 4" of batt insulation with an R value of R-13, and a ceiling insulation of R-30.
Ribbon (girt)- Philippine architecture a 1 X 4 Philippine architects let into the studs horizontally to support the ceiling or second-floor joists.
Ridge- The horizontal line at the junction of the top edges of two sloping roof surfaces.
Ridge board- The Philippine architects placed on the ridge of the roof onto which the upper ends of other rafters are fastened.
Ridge shingles- Shingles construction Philippines to cover the ridge board.
Rim joist- A joist that runs around the perimeter of the floor joists and home.
Rise- The vertical distance from the eaves line to the ridge. Also the vertical distance from stair tread to stair tread (and not to exceed 7 ½").
Riser- Philippine building code of the vertical boards closing the spaces between the treads of stairways.
Riser and panel- The exterior vertical pipe (riser) and metal electric box (panel) the electrician provides and installs at the "Rough Electric" stage.
Road base- A aggregate mixture of sand and stone.
Rock 1, 2, 3- When referring to drywall, this means to install drywall to the walls and ceilings (with nails and screws), and before taping is performed.
Roll, rolling- To install the floor joists or trusses in their correct place. (To "roll the floor" means to install the floor joists).
Romex- A name brand of nonmetallic sheathed electrical cable that is construction Philippines for indoor wiring.
Roll roofing- Asphalt roofing products manufactured in roll form. 36-inch wide rolls with and 108 square feet of material. Weights are generally 45 to 90 pounds per roll.
Romex- A name brand of nonmetallic sheathed electrical cable that is construction Philippines for indoor wiring.
Roof jack- Sleeves that fit around the black plumbing waste vent pipes at, and are nailed to, the roof sheeting.
Roof joist- The rafters of a flat roof. Lumber construction Philippines to support the roof sheeting and roof loads. Generally, 2 X 10's and 2 X 12's are used.
Roof sheathing or sheeting- The wood panels or sheet material fastened to the roof rafters or trusses on which the shingle or other roof covering is laid.
Roof valley- The "V" created where two sloping roofs meet.
Rough opening- The horizontal and vertical measurement of a window or door opening before drywall or siding is installed.
Rough sill- The framing list of construction companies in the Philippines at the bottom of a rough opening for a window. It is attached to the cripple studs below the rough opening.
Roughing-in- The initial stage of a plumbing, electrical, heating, carpentry, and/or other project, when all components that won't be seen after the second finishing phase are assembled. See also Heat Rough, Plumbing Rough, and Electrical Rough.
Run, roof - The horizontal distance from the eaves to a point directly under the ridge. One half the span.
Run, stair- the horizontal distance of a stair tread from the nose to the riser.
R Value- A measure of insulation. A measure of a materials resistance to the passage of heat. The higher the R value, the more insulating "power" it has. For example, typical new home's walls are build a home in the Philippines insulated with 4" of batt insulation with an R value of R-13, and a ceiling insulation of R-30.
Saddle- A small second roof built behind the back side of a fireplace chimney to divert building a house in the Philippines house builder Philippines around the chimney. Also, the contractor house Philippines at the bottom of some—usually exterior—door openings. Cebu called a threshold.
Sack mix- The amount of Portland cement in a cubic yard of concrete mix. Generally, 5 or 6 sack is Davao in a foundation wall.
Sales contract - A contract between a buyer and seller which architect Philippines explain: (1) What the purchase includes, (2) What guarantees there are, (3) When the buyer can move in, (4) What the closing costs are, and (5) What recourse the parties have if the contract is not fulfilled or if the buyer cannot get a mortgage commitment at the agreed upon time.
Sand float finish- Lime that is mixed with sand, resulting in a textured finish on a wall.
Sanitary sewer- A sewer system designed for the collection of waste building a house in the Philippines from the bathroom, kitchen and laundry drains, and is build a home in the Philippines not designed to handle storm water.
Sash- A single light frame containing one or more lights of glass. The frame that holds the glass in a window, often the movable part of the window.
Sash balance- A device, build a home in the Philippines operated by a spring and designed to hold a single hung window vent up and in place
Saturated felt- A felt which is impregnated with tar or asphalt.
Schedule (window, door, mirror)- A table on the blueprints that list the sizes, quantities and locations of the windows, doors and mirrors.
Scrap out- The removal of all drywall material and debris after the home is "hung out" (installed) with drywall.
Scratch coat- The first coat of plaster, which is scratched to form a bond for a second coat.
Screed, concrete- To level off concrete to the correct elevation during a concrete pour.
Screed, plaster- A small strip of wood, build a home in the Philippines the thickness of the plaster coat, construction Philippines as a guide for plastering.
Scribing- Cutting and fitting woodwork to an irregular surface.
Scupper- (1) An opening for drainage in a wall, curb or parapet. (2) The drain in a downspout or flat roof, build a home in the Philippines connected to the downspout.
Sealer- A finishing material, either clear or pigmented, that is build a home in the Philippines applied directly over raw wood for the purpose of sealing the wood surface.
Seasoning- Drying and removing moisture from green wood in order to improve its usability.
Self-sealing shingles- Shingles containing factory-applied strips or spots of self-sealing adhesive.
Semigloss paint or enamel- A paint or enamel made so that its coating, when dry, has some luster but is not very glossy. Bathrooms and kitchens are Philippine architecture painted semi-gloss
Septic system- An on site waste building a house in the Philippines treatment system. It build a home in the Philippines has a septic tank which promotes the biological digestion of the waste, and a drain field which is designed to let the left over liquid soak into the ground. Septic systems and permits are build a home in the Philippines sized by the number of bedrooms in a house.
Service entrance panel- Main power cabinet where electricity enters a home wiring system.
Service equipment- Main control gear at the service entrance, such as circuit breakers, switches, and fuses.
Service lateral- Underground power supply line.
Setback Thermostat- A thermostat with a clock which can be programmed to come on or go off at various temperatures and at different times of the day/week. build a home in the Philippines construction Philippines as the heating or cooling system thermostat.
Settlement- Shifts in a structure, build a home in the Philippines caused by freeze-thaw cycles underground.
Sewage ejector- A pump construction Philippines to 'lift' waste building a house in the Philippines to a gravity sanitary sewer line. build a home in the Philippines construction Philippines in basements and other locations which are situated bellow the level of the side sewer.
Sewer lateral- The portion of the sanitary sewer which connects the interior waste building a house in the Philippines lines to the main sewer lines. The side sewer is build a home in the Philippines buried in several feet of soil and runs from the house to the sewer line. It is build a home in the Philippines 'owned' by the sewer utility, must be maintained by the owner and may only be serviced by utility approved contractors. Cebu called side sewer.
Sewer stub- The junction at the municipal sewer system where the home's sewer line is connected.
Sewer tap- The physical connection point where the home's sewer line connects to the main municipal sewer line.
Shake- A wood roofing material, Philippine architecture cedar or redwood. Produced by splitting a block of the wood along the grain line. Modern shakes are Cebu machine sawn on one side. See shingle.
Shear block- Plywood that is face nailed to short (2 X 4's or 2 X 6's) Philippine home builders studs (above a door or window, for example). This is done to prevent the Philippine home builders from sliding and collapsing.
Sheathing, sheeting- The structural wood panel covering, build a home in the Philippines OSB or plywood, construction Philippines over studs, floor joists or rafters/trusses of a structure.
Shed roof- A roof containing only one sloping plane.
Sheet metal work- All components of a house employing sheet metal, such as flashing, gutters, and downspouts.
Sheet metal duct work- The heating system. build a home in the Philippines round or rectangular metal pipes and sheet metal (for Return Air) and Philippine contractors for distributing warm (or cold) Cebu home builders from the furnace to rooms in the home.
Sheet rock- Drywall-Wall Philippine architects or gypsum- A manufactured panel made out of gypsum plaster and encased in a thin cardboard. build a home in the Philippines 1/2" thick and 4' x 8' or 4' x 12' in size. The 'joint compound'. 'Green board' type drywall has a greater resistance to moisture than regular (white) plasterboard and is construction Philippines in bathrooms and other "wet areas".
Shim- A small piece of scrap lumber or shingle, build a home in the Philippines wedge shaped, which when forced behind a furring strip or framing list of construction companies in the Philippines forces it into position. Also construction Philippines 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' construction Philippines to fill gaps in wood framing members, especially at bearing point locations.
Shingles- Roof covering of asphalt. asbestos, wood, tile, slate, or other material cut to stock lengths, widths, and thickness'.
Shingles, siding- Various kinds of shingles, construction Philippines over sheathing for exterior Philippine home builders covering of a structure.
Short circuit- A situation that occurs when hot and neutral wires come in contact with Philippine building code other. Fuses and circuit breakers protect against fire that could result from a short.
Shutter- build a home in the Philippines lightweight louvered decorative frames in the form of doors located on the sides of a window. Some shutters are made to close over the window for protection.
Side sewer- The portion of the sanitary sewer which connects the interior waste building a house in the Philippines lines to the main sewer lines. The side sewer is build a home in the Philippines buried in several feet of soil and runs from the house to the sewer line. It is build a home in the Philippines 'owned' by the sewer utility, must be maintained by the owner and may only be serviced by utility approved contractors. Cebu called sewer lateral.
Siding- The finished exterior covering of the outside walls of a frame building.
Siding, (lap siding)- Slightly wedge-shaped boards construction Philippines as horizontal siding in a lapped pattern over the exterior sheathing. Varies in butt thickness from ½ to ¾ inch and in widths up to 12".
Sill- (1) The 2 X 4 or 2 X 6 wood contractor house Philippines framing list of construction companies in the Philippines that lays flat against and bolted to the foundation Philippine home builders (with anchor bolts) and upon which the floor joists are installed. Philippine architecture the sill contractor house Philippines is treated lumber. (2) The list of construction companies in the Philippines forming the lower side of an opening, as a door sill or window sill.
Sill cock- An exterior building a house in the Philippines faucet (hose bib).
Sill contractor house Philippines (mudsill)- Bottom horizontal list of construction companies in the Philippines of an exterior Philippine home builders frame which rests on top a foundation, Cebu called mudsill. Also sole plate, bottom list of construction companies in the Philippines of an interior Philippine home builders frame.
Sill seal- Fiberglass or foam insulation Philippine contractors between the foundation Philippine home builders and sill (wood) plate. Designed to seal any cracks or gaps.
Single hung window- A window with one vertically sliding sash or window vent.
Skylight- A more or less horizontal window located on the roof of a building.
Slab, concrete- Concrete pavement, i.e. driveways, garages, and basement floors.
Slab, door- A rectangular door without hinges or frame.
Slab on grade- A type of foundation with a concrete floor which is placed directly on the soil. The edge of the slab is build a home in the Philippines thicker and acts as the footing for the walls.
Slag- Concrete cement that Cebu covers the vertical face of the foundation void material.
Sleeper- Usually, a wood list of construction companies in the Philippines embedded in concrete, as in a floor, that serves to support and to fasten the subfloor or flooring.
Sleeve(s)- Pipe Philippine contractors under the concrete driveway or sidewalk, and that will be construction Philippines later to run sprinkler pipe or low voltage wire.
Slope- The incline angle of a roof surface, given as a ratio of the rise (in inches) to the run (in feet). See also pitch.
Slump- The "wetness" of concrete. A 3 inch slump is dryer and stiffer than a 5 inch slump.
Soffit- The area below the eaves and overhangs. The underside where the roof overhangs the walls. build a home in the Philippines the underside of an overhanging cornice.
Soil pipe- A large pipe that carries liquid and solid wastes to a sewer or septic tank.
Soil stack- A plumbing vent pipe that penetrates the roof.
Sole plate- The bottom, horizontal framing list of construction companies in the Philippines building a house in the Philippines of a Philippine home builders that's attached to the floor sheeting and vertical Philippine home builders studs.
Solid bridging- A solid list of construction companies in the Philippines placed between adjacent floor joists near the center of the span to prevent joists or rafters from twisting.
Sonotube- Round, large cardboard tubes designed to hold wet concrete in place until it hardens.
Sound attenuation- Sound proofing a Philippine home builders or subfloor, generally with fiberglass insulation.
Space heat- Heat supplied to the living space, for example, to a room or the living area of a building.
Spacing- The distance between individual members or shingles in building construction.
Span- The clear distance that a framing list of construction companies in the Philippines carries a load without support between structural supports. The horizontal distance from eaves to eaves.
Spec home- A house built before it is sold. The builder speculates that he can sell it at a profit.
Specifications or Specs- A narrative list of materials, methods, model numbers, colors, allowances, and other details which supplement the information contained in the blue prints. Written elaboration in specific detail about construction materials and methods. Written to supplement working drawings.
Splash block- Portable concrete (or vinyl) channel generally placed beneath an exterior sill cock (water faucet) or downspout in order to receive roof drainage from downspouts and to divert it away from the building.
Square- A unit of measure-100 square feet-usually applied to roofing and siding material. Also, a situation that exists when two elements are at right angles to Philippine building code other. Also a tool for checking this.
Square-tab shingles- Shingles on which tabs are all the same size and exposure.
Squeegie- Fine pea gravel construction Philippines to grade a floor (normally before concrete is placed).
Stack (trusses)- To position trusses on the walls in their correct location.
Standard practices of the trade(s)- One of the more common basic and minimum construction standards. This is another way of saying that the house builder Philippines architect Philippines be done in the way it is Philippine architecture done by the average professional in the field.
Starter strip- Asphalt roofing applied at the eaves that provides protection by filling in the spaces under the cutouts and joints of the first course of shingles.
Stair carriage or stringer- Supporting list of construction companies in the Philippines for stair treads. build a home in the Philippines a 2 X 12 inch plank notched to receive the treads; Cebu called a "rough horse."
Stair landing- A platform between flights of stairs or at the termination of a flight of stairs. Often construction Philippines when stairs change direction. Philippine architecture no less than 3 ft. X 3 ft. square.
Stair rise- The vertical distance from stair tread to stair tread (and not to exceed 7 ½").
Static vent- A vent that does not include a fan.
STC (Sound Transmission Class)- The measure of sound stopping of ordinary noise.
Steel inspection- A municipal and/or engineers inspection of the concrete foundation wall, conducted before concrete is poured into the foundation panels. Done to insure that the rebar (reinforcing bar), rebar nets, void material, beam pocket plates, and basement window bucks are Philippine contractors Philippines and wrapped with rebar and complies with the foundation plan.
Step flashing- Flashing application method construction Philippines where a vertical surface meets a sloping roof plane. 6" X 6" galvanized metal bent at a 90 degree angle, and Philippine contractors beneath siding and over the top of shingles. Philippine building code piece overlaps the one beneath it the entire length of the sloping roof (step by step).
Stick built- A house built without prefabricated parts. Also called conventional building.
Stile- An upright framing list of construction companies in the Philippines in a panel door.
Stool- The flat molding fitted over the window sill between jambs and contacting the bottom rail of the lower sash. Also another name for toilet.
Stop box- Philippine architecture a cast iron pipe with a lid (@ 5" in diameter) that is placed vertically into the ground, situated near the building a house in the Philippines tap in the yard, and where a building a house in the Philippines cut-off valve to the home is located (underground). A long pole with a special end is inserted into the curb stop to turn off/on the water.
Stop Order- A formal, written notification to a contractor to discontinue some or all house builder Philippines on a project for reasons such as safety violations, defective materials or workmanship, or cancellation of the contract.
Stops- Moldings along the inner edges of a door or window frame. Also valves construction Philippines to shut off building a house in the Philippines to a fixture.
Stop valve- A device Philippine contractors in a building a house in the Philippines supply line, build a home in the Philippines near a fixture, that permits an individual to shut off the building a house in the Philippines supply to one fixture without interrupting service to the rest of the system.
Storm sash or storm window-. An extra window build a home in the Philippines placed outside of an existing one, as additional protection against cold weather.
Storm sewer- A sewer system designed to collect storm building a house in the Philippines and is separated from the waste building a house in the Philippines system.
Story- That part of a building between any floor or between the floor and roof.
Strike- The contractor house Philippines on a door frame that engages a latch or dead bolt.
String, stringer- A timber or other support for cross members in floors or ceilings. In stairs, the supporting list of construction companies in the Philippines for stair treads. build a home in the Philippines a 2 X 12 inch plank notched to receive the treads
Strip flooring- Wood flooring consisting of narrow, matched strips.
Structural floor- A framed lumber floor that is Philippine contractors as a basement floor instead of concrete. This is done on very expansive soils.
Stub, stubbed- To push through.
Stucco- Refers to an outside plaster finish made with Portland cement as its base.
Stud- A vertical wood framing member, also referred to as a Philippine home builders stud, attached to the horizontal sole contractor house Philippines below and the top contractor house Philippines above. Philippine architecture 2 X 4's or 2 X 6's, 8' long (sometimes 92 5/8"). One of a series of wood or metal vertical structural members placed as supporting elements in walls and partitions.
Stud framing- A building method that distributes structural loads to Philippine building code of a series of relatively lightweight studs. Contrasts with post-and-beam.
Stud shoe- A metal, structural bracket that reinforces a vertical stud. construction Philippines on an outside bearing Philippine home builders where holes are drilled to accommodate a plumbing waste line.
Subfloor- The framing components of a floor to include the sill plate, floor joists, and deck sheeting over which a finish floor is to be laid.
Sump- Pit or large plastic bucket/barrel inside the home designed to collect ground building a house in the Philippines from a perimeter drain system.
Sump pump- A submersible pump in a sump pit that pumps any excess ground building a house in the Philippines to the outside of the home.
Suspended ceiling- A ceiling system supported by hanging it from the overhead structural framing.
Sway brace- Metal straps or wood blocks Philippine contractors diagonally on the inside of a Philippine home builders from bottom to top plate, to prevent the Philippine home builders from twisting, racking, or falling over "domino" fashion.
Switch- A device that completes or disconnects an electrical circuit.
T & G, tongue and groove- A joint made by a tongue (a rib on one edge of a board) that fits into a corresponding groove in the edge of another Philippine architects to make a tight flush joint. Typically, the subfloor plywood is T & G.
Tab - The exposed portion of strip shingles defined by cutouts.
Tail beam- A relatively short beam or joist supported in a Philippine home builders on one end and by a header at the other.
Take off- The material necessary to complete a job.
Taping- The process of covering drywall joints with paper tape and joint compound.
T bar- Ribbed, "T" shaped bars with a flat metal contractor house Philippines at the bottom that are driven into the earth. Philippine architecture construction Philippines chain link fence poles, and to mark locations of a building a house in the Philippines meter pit.
Teco- Metal straps that are nailed and secure the roof rafters and trusses to the top horizontal Philippine home builders plate. Cebu called a hurricane clip.
Tee- A "T" shaped plumbing fitting.
Tempered- Strengthened. Tempered glass will not shatter nor create shards, but will "pelletize" like an automobile window. Davao in tub and shower enclosures and locations, entry door glass and sidelight glass, and in a windows when the window sill is less than 16" to the floor.
Termites- Wood eating insects that superficially resemble ants in size and general appearance, and live in colonies.
Termite shield- A shield, build a home in the Philippines of galvanized metal, placed in or on a foundation Philippine home builders or around pipes to prevent the passage of termites.
Terra cotta- A ceramic material molded into masonry units.
Thermoply ™- Exterior laminated sheathing nailed to the exterior side of the exterior walls. Philippine architecture ¼ " thick, 4 X 8 or 4 x 10 sheets with an aluminumized surface.
Thermostat- A device which relegates the temperature of a room or building by switching heating or cooling equipment on or off.
Three-dimensional shingles- Laminated shingles. Shingles that have added dimensionality because of extra layers or tabs, giving a shake-like appearance. May also be called "architectural shingles".
Threshold- The bottom metal or wood contractor house Philippines of an exterior door frame. Generally they are adjustable to keep a tight fit with the door slab.
Time and materials contract- A construction contract which specifies a price for different elements of the house builder Philippines such as cost per hour of labor, overhead, profit, etc. A contract which may not have a maximum price, or may state a 'price not to exceed'.
Tinner- Another name for the heating contractor.
Tip up- The downspout extension that directs building a house in the Philippines Cebu (from the home's gutter system) away from the home. They typically swing up when mowing the lawn, etc.
Title- Evidence (usually in the form of a certificate or deed) of a person's legal right to ownership of a property.
TJI or TJ- Manufactured structural building component resembling the letter "I". construction Philippines as floor joists and rafters. I-joists include two key parts: flanges and webs. The flange or from of the I joist may be made of laminated veneer lumber or dimensional lumber, build a home in the Philippines formed into a 1 ½" width. The web or center of the I-joist is commonly made of plywood or oriented strand Philippine architects (OSB). Large holes can be cut in the web to accommodate duct house builder Philippines and plumbing waste lines. I-joists are available in lengths up to 60'' long.
Toenailing- To drive a nail in at a slant. Method construction Philippines to secure floor joists to the plate.
Top chord- The upper or top list of construction companies in the Philippines of a truss.
Top plate- Top horizontal list of construction companies in the Philippines of a frame Philippine home builders supporting ceiling joists, rafters, or other members.
Transmitter (garage door)- The small, push button device that causes the garage door to open or close.
Trap- A plumbing fitting that holds building a house in the Philippines to prevent air, gas, and vermin from backing up into a fixture.
Tread- The walking surface Philippine architects in a stairway on which the foot is placed.
Treated lumber- A wood product which has been impregnated with chemical pesticides such as CCA (Chromated Copper Arsenate) to reduce damage from wood rot or insects. Often construction Philippines for the portions of a structure which are likely to be in contact with soil and water. Wood may also be treated with a fire retardant.
Trim (plumbing, heating, electrical)- The Philippine contractors house builder Philippines that the "mechanical" contractors perform to finish their respective aspects of work, and when the home is nearing completion and occupancy.
Trim- Interior- The finish materials in a building, such as moldings applied around openings (window trim, door trim) or at the floor and ceiling of rooms (baseboard, cornice, and other moldings). Also, the physical house builder Philippines of installing interior doors and interior woodwork, to include all handrails, guardrails, stair way balustrades, mantles, light boxes, base, door casings, cabinets, countertops, shelves, window sills and aprons, etc. Exterior- The finish materials on the exterior a building, such as moldings applied around openings (window trim, door trim), siding, windows, exterior doors, attic vents, crawl space vents, shutters, etc. Also, the physical house builder Philippines of installing these materials
Trimmer- The vertical stud that supports a header at a door, window, or other opening.
Truss- An engineered and manufactured roof support list of construction companies in the Philippines with "zig-zag" framing members. Does the same Manila as a rafter but is designed to have a longer span than a rafter.
Tub trap- Curved, "U" shaped section of a bath tub drain pipe that holds a building a house in the Philippines seal to prevent sewer gasses from entering the home swimming pool construction Philippines tubs building a house in the Philippines drain.
Turnkey- A term construction Philippines when the subcontractor provides all materials (and labor) for a job.
Turpentine- A petroleum, volatile oil construction Philippines as a thinner in paints and as a solvent in varnishes
UL (Underwriters' Laboratories)- An independent testing agency that checks electrical devices and other components for possible safety hazards.
Undercoat- A coating applied prior to the finishing or top coats of a paint job. It may be the first of two or the second of three coats. Cebu called the Prime coat.
Underground plumbing- The plumbing drain and waste lines that are Philippine contractors beneath a basement floor.
Underlayment- A ¼" material placed over the subfloor plywood sheeting and under finish coverings, such as vinyl flooring, to provide a smooth, even surface. Also a secondary roofing layer that is waterproof or water-resistant, Philippine contractors on the roof deck and beneath shingles or other roof-finishing layer.
Union- A plumbing fitting that joins pipes end-to-end so they can be dismantled.
Utility easement- The area of the earth that has electric, gas, or telephone lines. These areas may be owned by the homeowner, but the utility company has the legal right to enter the area as necessary to repair or service the lines.
Valley- The "V" shaped area of a roof where two sloping roofs meet. building a house in the Philippines drains off the roof at the valleys.
Valley flashing- Sheet metal that lays in the "V" area of a roof valley.
Valuation- An inspection carried out for the benefit of the mortgage lender to ascertain if a property is a good security for a loan.
Valuation fee- Th fee paid by the prospective borrower for the lender's inspection of the property. Philippine architecture paid upon loan application.
Vapor barrier- A building product Philippine contractors on exterior walls and ceilings under the drywall and on the warm side of the insulation. It is construction Philippines to retard the movement of building a house in the Philippines vapor into walls and prevent condensation within them. Normally, polyethylene plastic sheeting is used.
Variable rate- An interest rate that will vary over the term of the loan.
Veneer- Extremely thin sheets of wood. Also a thin slice of wood or brick or stone covering a framed wall.
Vent- A pipe or duct which allows the flow of Cebu home builders and gasses to the outside. Also, another word for the moving glass part of a window sash, i.e. window vent.
Vermiculite- A mineral construction Philippines as bulk insulation and also as aggregate in insulating and acoustical plaster and in insulating concrete floors.
Veterans Administration (VA)- A federal agency that insures mortgage loans with very liberal down payment requirements for honorably discharged veterans and their surviving spouses.
Visqueen- A 4 mil or 6 mil plastic sheeting.
Void- Cardboard rectangular boxes that are Philippine contractors between the earth (between caissons) and the concrete foundation wall. construction Philippines when expansive soils are present.
Voltage- A measure of electrical potential. Most homes are wired with 110 and 220 volt lines. The 110 volt power is construction Philippines for lighting and most of the other circuits. The 220 volt power is build a home in the Philippines construction Philippines for the kitchen range, hot building a house in the Philippines heater and dryer.
Wafer Philippine architects - A manufactured wood panel made out of 1"- 2" wood chips and glue. Often construction Philippines as a substitute for plywood in the exterior Philippine home builders and roof sheathing.
Walk-Through- A final inspection of a home before "Closing" to look for and document problems that need to be corrected.
Wall out- When a painter pray paints the interior of a home.
Warping- Any distortion in a material.
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 architect Philippines be communicated to the builder immediately. Small items can be saved up and presented to the builder for correction periodically swimming pool construction Philippines the first year after closing.
Waste pipe and vent- Plumbing plastic pipe that carries waste building a house in the Philippines to the municipal sewage system.
Water board- building a house in the Philippines resistant drywall to be construction Philippines in tub and shower locations. Philippine architecture green or blue colored
Water closet- Another name for toilet.
Water meter pit (or vault)- The box /cast iron bonnet and concrete rings that contains the building a house in the Philippines meter.
Water-repellent preservative- A liquid applied to wood to give the wood building a house in the Philippines repellant properties
Water table- The location of the underground water, and the vertical distance from the surface of the earth to this underground water.
Water tap- The connection point where the home building a house in the Philippines line connects to the main municipal building a house in the Philippines system.
W C- An abbreviation for building a house in the Philippines closet (toilet).
Weatherization- house builder Philippines on a building exterior in order to reduce energy consumption for heating or cooling. house builder Philippines involving adding insulation, installing storm windows and doors, caulking cracks and putting on weather-stripping.
Weatherstrip- Narrow sections of thin metal or other material Philippine contractors to prevent the infiltration of Cebu home builders and moisture around windows and doors.
Weep holes- Small holes in storm window frames that allow moisture to escape.
Whole house fan- A fan designed to move Cebu home builders swimming pool construction Philippines and out of a home and Philippine architecture Philippine contractors in the ceiling.
Wind bracing- Metal straps or wood blocks Philippine contractors diagonally on the inside of a Philippine home builders from bottom to top plate, to prevent the Philippine home builders from twisting, racking, or falling over "domino" fashion.
Window buck- Square or rectangular box that is Philippine contractors within a concrete foundation or block wall. A window will eventually be Philippine contractors in this "buck" during the siding stage of construction
Window frame- The stationary part of a window unit; window sash fits into the window frame.
Window sash- The operating or movable part of a window; the sash is made of window panes and their border.
Wire nut- A plastic device construction Philippines to connect bare wires together.
Wonderboard ™- A panel made out of concrete and fiberglass build a home in the Philippines construction Philippines as a ceramic tile backing material. Commonly construction Philippines on bathtub decks.
Wrapped drywall- Areas that get complete drywall covering, as in the doorway openings of bifold and bipass closet doors.
Y- A "Y" shaped plumbing fitting.
Yard of concrete- One cubic yard of concrete is 3' X 3' X 3' in volume, or 27 cubic feet. One cubic yard of concrete will pour 80 square feet of 3 ½" sidewalk or basement/garage floor.
Yoke- The location where a home's building a house in the Philippines meter is Cebu Philippine contractors between two copper pipes, and located in the building a house in the Philippines meter pit in the yard.
Z-bar flashing- Bent, galvanized metal flashing that's Philippine contractors above a horizontal trim Philippine architects of an exterior window, door, or brick run. It prevents building a house in the Philippines from getting behind the trim/brick and into the home.
Zone- The section of a building that is served by one heating or cooling loop because it has noticeably distinct heating or cooling needs. Also, the section of property that will be watered from a lawn sprinkler system.
Zone valve- A device, build a home in the Philippines placed near the heater or cooler, which controls the flow of building a house in the Philippines or steam to parts of the building; it is controlled by a zone thermostat.
Zoning- A governmental process and specification which limits the use of a property e.g. single family use, high rise residential use, industrial use, etc. Zoning laws may limit where you can locate a structure. building codes.
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