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(also called as J-bolts) bolts embedded in
Anchor Bolt concrete foundation to hold sills in place
Straps embedded in concrete foundation
Anchor Straps used to hold sills in place.
Backing (aka A non-structural (usually 2x) framed
blocking) support (i.e. for drywall)
The space between two parallel framing
Bay members (i.e. trusses)
One of a series of parallel framing
members (not part of a truss ) used to
Ceiling joist support ceiling loads and support in turn
by larger beams or bearing walls.
(1) A cord dusted with chalk (2) a line
Chalk line made by snapping a taut string or chord
dusted chalk.
Chase A framed enclosed space or channel in a
wall, through a ceiling for something
(usually duct work or plumbing) to pass
through.
A cupped opening providing access to a
Clean Out drain line used to clear blockages.
A strip of formed sheet metal or plastic
placed on outside corners of drywall
Corner Bead before applying ‘mud’. Can be either
square or bull nose (round)
Separation of the plies in a panel due to
Delamination failure of adhesive, usually caused by
excessive moisture.
A manufactured panel made out of
Drywall gypsum plaster and encased in a thin
cardboard.
The air conditioning system. Usually
Duct round or rectangular metal or flexible
pipes installed for distributing warm or
cold air handler to rooms.
To cut an angle other than a right angle,
Bevel such as on the edge of the board
The slight arch in a beam or truss which
prevents it from bending into downward
Camber
shape under normal load.
Cantilevered Extending horizontally beyond support
A flexible material used to seal a gap in a
Caulking joint
A device which looks like a switch and is
located inside the electrical panel. It is
Circuit Breaker designed to (1) shut off power to portions
or all of the house and (2) to limit the
amount of power flowing through a circuit
(measured amperes)
The part of an air conditioning system
Condenser containing the compressor and a large
fan that sits outside and is responsible for
transfering heat to/from the heat transfer
medium (Freon)
Tooled, straight grooves made in concrete
Control Joint flatwork to “control” where the concrete
should crack
A plumbing or electrical fitting (usually 45
Elbow or 90 degrees) that lets you change
directions in runs of pipe or conduit.
Work performed by the electrician after
Electrical the plumber and heating contractor are
Rough complete with their phase of work.
Work performed by electrician when
nearing completion, such as installation of
Electrical Trim
plugs, switches, plates, etc.
Fibrous material (1/2” thck) installed in
Expansion and around concrete slab to permit it to
Joint move up and down (seasonally) along the
non-moving foundation wall.
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Lumber (usually 2 x 6) attached to Sheet metal or other material used in roof

Fascia rafter/truss ends at the eaves and Flashing and wall construction to protect a building
outriggers at the gable. from water seepage.

Any part, such as a nut or fitting, into A paint that contains a high proportion of
Female which another (male) part can be Flat paint pigment and dries to a flat or lusterless
inserted. Internal threads are female. finish.

Applies to materials that are not Continuous thick concrete pad installed
Fire-resistive combustible in the temperatures of Footer, before pad installed before and
or Fire Rated ordinary fires and will withstand such fires Footing supporting the stem (foundation) wall or a
for at least 1 hour. post.
A solid, tight closure of a concealed
Temporary structure erected to contain
Fire Stop space, placed to prevent the spread of Form concrete during placing and initial
fire and smoke through such a space.
hardening

The supporting portion of a structure, A flat member used to provide a

Foundation below the first floor construction, or below Gusset connection at the intersection of wood
grade, including the footings. members. Most commonly used at joints
of wood trusses.
The end upper, triangular area of a home,
Gable beneath roof. An abbreviation for Heat, Ventilation and
HVAC
Air Conditioning
Ground level, or the elevation at any
Grade given point. Also, the work of leveling dirt, The horizontal structural member over an
or the designated quality of a piece of Header opening
wood.
The electrical cable that carries power
Home run from the main circuit breaker panel to the
The direction, size, arrangement, (electrical) first electrical box, plug, or switch in the
Grain appearance, or quality of the fibers in circuit.
wood.

(1) Any material high in resistance to heat

transmission that, when placed in the Bonding together two or more layers of
Insulation Laminating materials
walls, ceiling, or floors of a structure will
reduce the rate of heat flow. (2) the
material around an electrical wire to To overlap the surface of one piece with
prevent the transmission of electricity
Lap
another (e.g. shingles)

One thousand watts. A kilowatt hour is the
Kilowatt (kw) base unit used in measuring electrical
consumption.
The vertical, full height “2X” framing
King Stud member that runs continuously from the
bottom plate to the top plate.
MDF (medium A manufactured wood product made of
fine saw dust and resin. We use it for
density
shelving cleats and the stairways thread.
fiberboard)
Stone, brick, concrete, hollow-tile,
Masonry concrete block, or other similar building
units or materials. Normally bonded
together with mortar to form a wall.

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Generally all building materials made of
Millwork finished wood and manufactured in mill
work plants. It includes all doors,
windows, moldings and interior trim.
Miter Joint The joint of two pieces at an angle that
bisects the joining angle. For example the
joint at the side and head casing at a door
opening is made at a 45degree angle
A mixture of cement (or lime) with sand
Mortar and water used in masonry work.
Nosing The projecting front edge of a stair tread.
A term to denote the number of layers in
Ply built-up materials, or in any finished piece
of such material (i.e. plywood)
A panel (normally 4’ x 8’) of wood made of
Plywood three or more layers of veneer,
compressed and joined with glue, and
usually laid with the grain of adjoining
plies at right angles to give the sheet
strength.
Primer The first base coat of paint when a paint
job consists of two or more coats.
Curved “U” shaped section of drain pipe
P - trap that holds a water seal to prevent sewer
gasses from entering the home through a
fixture’s water drain
(1) An opening for drainage in a wall, curb
Scupper or parapet (2) the drain off a flat roof
sometimes connected to a downspout.
Service The main power cabinet where electricity
Entrance panel enters a home’s wiring system, which
(aka electrical contains circuit breakers, fuses and
panel) switches.
The junction at the municipal sewer
Sewer Stub system main where the home’s sewer line
is connected.
A type of foundation where a concrete
Slab On Grade floor is placed directly on the soil.
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Outward projecting eave-soffit area of a
Overhang roof; the part of the roof that hangs out
past the outside wall.
A combination of pigments with suitable
thinners or oils to provide decorative and
Paint
protective coatings. It can be oil based or
water based.
Pier A pad of concrete used to support a post
The tool used in determining plumb,
Plumb bob which is usually a lead weight attached to
a string.
A list of discrepancies that need to be
Punch list corrected
The frame that holds the glass in a
Sash window, often the movable part of the
window.
The first coat of stucco, which is
Scratch Coat scratched to form a bond for a second
coat.
To level off concrete to the correct
Screed elevation during concrete pour.
Pipe installed under driveway, sidewalk,
Sleeve(s) wall or fence that will be used later to run
sprinkler pipe or low voltage wire through.
(1) The area below the eaves and
Soffit overhangs. (2) an area of dropped ceiling
such as above cabinetry
A plumbing vent pipe that penetrates the
Soil Stack roof.
Written elaboration in specific detail about
Specification construction materials and methods used
or Specs to supplement working drawings.
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Strengthened. Tempered glass will not

An upright framing member in a panel
Stile door.
Tempered shatter nor create shards, but will
“pelletize” like an automobile window.
Required in tub and shower eclosures,
That part of a building between any two entry door and sidelight glass, and in
Story floors or between the floors or between windows when the window sill is less than
the floor and roof 16” from the floor.

Suspended A ceiling system supported by hanging it (1) Extremely thin sheets of wood. (2) a
Ceiling from the overhead structural framing Veneer thin slice of wood, brick or stone covering
a framed wall.
A list of a material necessary to complete
Take off a job A pipe or duct which allows the flow of air
Vent
and gasses to the outside.
The bottom metal or wood plate of an
Threshold exterior door frame. Generally they are
A final inspection of a home before
adjustable to keep a tight fit with the door Walk-through “closing” to look for and document
sweep.
problems that need to be corrected

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