Definition

Loan secured by land.

A base coat plaster which does not contain aggregates and is used where the addition of aggregates on the job is desired.

Descriptive of a product that does not form a surface skin.

In electrical contracting, a device to measure the resistance across a load. They are never used on a live circuit. Used to track down broken wires.

In house construction, a thin flat piece of wood, plywood, or similar material, framed by stiles and rails as in a door or fitted into grooves of thicker material with molded edges for decorative wall treatment.

3" or 4" perforated plastic pipe that goes around the perimeter (either inside or outside) of a foundation wall (before backfill) and collects and diverts ground water away from the foundation. Generally, it is "daylighted" into a sump pit inside…

Principal, interest, taxes and insurance (the four major components of monthly housing payments).

Sleeves that fit around drain and waste vent pipes at and are nailed to the roof sheeting.

A condition where water stands on a roof for prolonged periods due to poor drainage and/or deflection of the deck.

Amount payable on a loan.