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Hairline, "staircase"-type steps near the corners of the foundation, usually due to normal soil settlement. Larger such cracks may indicate ongoing movement or sinking of the foundation and are much more grave.

The moving part of a valve that controls the amount and temperture of water released by moving up and down against the seat to open and close the valve.

A small shaft or rod that projects through the faucet valve and to which the handle is installed.

Tool used for non-porous smooth finishes of concrete. It is a flat steel tool used to spread and smooth plaster, mortar or concrete. Pointing trowels are small enough to be used in places where larger trowels will not fit. The…

A municipal and/or engineer's inspection of the concrete foundation wall, conducted before concrete is poured into the foundation panels. Done to insure that the rebar (reinforcing bar), rebar nets, void material, beam pocket plates, and basement window bucks are installed…

A single number rating derived from individual transmission losses at specified test frequencies. It is used for interior walls, ceilings and floors.

A vent that does not include a fan.

The total amount of permanent non-moving weight that is applied to given surface areas.

A type of joint often used on metal roofs.

One of the more common basic and minimum construction standards. This is another way of saying that the work should be done in the way it is normally done by the average professional in the field.