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Maybe you haven’t checked your tweets for a few hours or you’ve just read a lengthy article. In many cases, you’ll want to scroll back to the top of the page. By tapping the status bar at the top of your screen, you’ll by whisked straight back … (6 comments)
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Siding - Houses can have a variety of different siding types (brick veneer, stone veneer, stucco, vinyl, wood, aluminum, HardiPlank™, etc.) HardiPlank™ is the registered trademark name for fiber cement lap siding manufactured by James Hardie International. It is available with a variety of textured finishes to give you the look and feel of wood siding, yet the product is resistant to fire, termites and rot. HardiPlank™ can be installed with face nails or blind nails. Face nails go into the face of the plank and are visible when the job is done; blind nails are hidden by the … (0 comments)
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Wafer Board: See Oriented Strand Board. Walk-Through: A final inspection of a home before "closing" to look for and document problems that need to be corrected. Walk-Through Survey: That portion of the inspection where the inspector makes non-intrusive, visual observations of readily accessible areas of the subject property. Walkways: Designated areas for foot traffic. Wall Out: When a painter spray paints the interior of a home. Wall Protector: Noncombustible shield between a wall and anything heat-producing for the purpose of reducing required clearance. Wane: Bark, or lack of wood from any cause, on edge or corner of a piece … (1 comments)
U-Value: A measure of air-to-heat transmission (loss or gain) due to the thermal conductance and the difference in indoor and outdoor temperatures. As the U-value decreases, so does the amount of heat that is transferred through the glazing material. The lower the U-value, the more restrictive the fenestration product is to heat transfer. Reciprocal of R-value. U.L. (Underwriters Laboratories): A private research firm located in the United States that attempts to classify and determine the safety of various materials and products. Ultraviolet: The invisible rays of the spectrum of light which are at its violet end. Sometimes abbreviated U.V. … (0 comments)
Quarry Tile: A man-made or machine-made clay tile used to finish a floor or wall. Generally 6"X6"X1/4" thick . Quarter Round: A small molding that has the cross section of a quarter circle. Quartersawn Grain: Another term for edge grain. Quick-Setting Cement: An asphalt-based cement used to adhere tabs of strip shingles to the course below. Also used to adhere roll roofing laps applied by the concealed nail method. Quote or Quotation: A price provided by a contractor, sub-contractor, or vendor to funish materials, labor and/or both. Quotes differ from estimates in that an estimate is a best … (2 comments)
Nailer: A piece of lumber secured to non-nailable decks and walls by bolts or other means, which provides a suitable backing onto which roof components may be mechanically fastened. Natural Finish: A transparent finish which does not seriously alter the original color or grain of the natural wood. Natural finishes are usually provided by sealers, oils, varnishes, water-repellent preservatives, and other similar materials. Neat Plaster: A base coat plaster which does not contain aggregates and is used where the addition of aggregates on the job is desired. NEC (National Electrical Code): A set of rules governing safe wiring … (0 comments)
atlanta home inspection: K is for King (and other useful terms related to homes & inspections)
- 10/02/11 03:43 AM
Keene's Cement: A white finish plaster that produces an extremely durable wall. Because of its density, it excels for use in bathrooms and kitchens and is also used extensively for the finish coat in auditoriums, public buildings, and other places where walls may be subjected to unusually hard wear or abuse. Keeper: The metal latch plate in a door frame into which a doorknob plunger latches. Kelvin: Thermometer scale on which a unit of measurement equals the Celsius degree. Key Box: A lockable device which permits the fire department to access the building in an emergency. Keyless: A plastic or … (0 comments)
atlanta home inspection: I is for Ice (and other useful terms related to homes & inspections)
- 10/02/11 02:29 AM
I-Beam: A steel beam with a cross section resembling the letter "I." It is used for long spans as basement beams or over wide wall openings, such as a double garage door, when wall and roof loads are imposed on the opening. I-Joist: Manufactured structural building component resembling the letter "I." Used 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, usually formed into a 1 ½" width. The web or center of the I-joist is commonly made of plywood … (0 comments)
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30+ Super Secret iPhone Features and Shortcuts Here are over thirty iPhone tips and tricks that aren’t widely publicised – I’m sure you’ll have encountered a few before, but some are bound to be brand new to you.
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