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A measure of the capacity of a heating or cooling system. Abbreviation of British Thermal Unit. The amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of one pound of water through a change of one degree Fahrenheit.

The coat of plaster directly beneath the finish coat. In three-coat work, the brown is the second coat.

One that acts as an agent for others, as in negotiating contracts, purchases, or sales in return for a fee or commission.

Small wood or metal members that are inserted in a diagonal position between the floor joists at midspan to act as both tension and compression members for the purpose of bracing the joists a spreading the action of loads.

A facing of brick laid against and fastened to the sheathing of a frame wall or tile wall construction.

A small, corrugated metal strip (1"x6"- 8" long) nailed to wall sheeting or studs. They are inserted into the grout mortar joint of the veneer brick, and hold the veneer wall to the sheeted wall behind it.

Trim used around an exterior door jamb onto which siding butts.

The metal angle iron that brick rests on, especially above a window, door, or other opening.

Part of the foundation wall where brick (veneer) will rest.

A roofed, open-sided passageway connecting two structures, such as a house and a garage.