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An extra window usually placed outside of an existing one, as additional protection against cold weather.

A panel or sash door placed on the outside of an existing door to provide additional protection from the elements.

A formal, written notification to a contractor to discontinue some or all work on a project for reasons such as safety violations, defective materials or workmanship, or cancellation of the contract.

Normally a cast iron pipe with a lid (5" in diameter) that is placed vertically into the ground, situated near the water tap in the yard, and where a water cut-off valve to the home is located (underground). A long…

See shutoff valve.

A flat molding fitted over the window sill between jambs and contacting the bottom rail of the lower sash.

The reduction of the amount of sound energy passing through a wall, floor, roof, etc. It is related to the specific frequency at which it is measured and it is expressed in decibels. Also called "Transmission Loss."

An upright framing member in a panel door.

A house built without prefabricated parts. Also called conventional building.

Individual small pieces of metal flashing material used to flash around chimneys, dormers, and such projections along the slope of a roof. The individual pieces are overlapped and stepped up the vertical surface.