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A part or substance which lies below and supports another.

Boards or plywood laid on joists over which a finish floor is to be laid.

A contractor who specializes in a particular trade such as waterproofing.

That part of a buildings plumbing system that is done before the cement is poured.

A metal, structural bracket that reinforces a vertical stud. Used on an outside bearing wall where holes are drilled to accommodate a plumbing waste line.

A building method that distributes structural loads to each of a series of relatively lightweight studs. Contrasts with Post-and-Beam.

One of a series of wood or metal vertical structural members placed as supporting elements in walls and partitions.

A type of exterior finish. Most commonly refers to an outside plaster made with Portland cement as its base.

See Rough-In.

The use of a silicone sealant for the structural transfer of loads from the glass to its perimeter support system and retention of the glass in the opening.