The formed metal secured to a wall, curb, or roof top unit to cover and protect the upper edge of a base flashing and its associated fasteners. This type of flashing is usually used in residential construction on chimneys at…
In a wood-frame house, the section of wall under the house between the concrete foundation and the floor joists. Also called crawl space walls.
A piece of roofing membrane consisting of one or more narrow plies of felt usually mopped in hot to seal the edge of insulation at the end of a day's work.
The mass of substance in a unit volume. When expressed in the metric system, it is numerically equal to the specific gravity of the same substance.
A converted attic with windows projecting through a sloping roof.
A device designed to prevent water from running back or under an overhang.
An elevator with a maximum footage of not more than 9 sq. ft. floor area; not more than 4" headroom and a maximum capacity of 500 lbs. used for carrying materials only.
A means of exiting the home. An egress window is required in every bedroom and basement. Normally a 4x4 window is the minimum size required.
In roofing, a coating consisting of asphalt and fillers suspended in water.
The amount that a specific material will vary in any one dimension with a change of temperature.