Definition of the term Nesting
A method of re-roofing with new asphalt shingles over old shingles in which the top edge of the new shingles is butted against the bottom edge of the existing shingle…
Definition of the term Semigloss (Paint or Enamel)
A paint or enamel made with a slight insufficiency of nonvolatile vehicle so that its coating, when dry, has some luster but is not very glossy.
Definition of the term Water Meter Pit (or Vault)
The box, cast iron bonnet and concrete rings that contain the water meter.
Definition of the term Backflow Preventer
A device or means to prevent backflow into the potable water supply.
Definition of the term Corbel Out
To build out one or more courses of brick or stone from the face of a wall to form a support for timbers.
Definition of the term Frieze
In house construction, a horizontal member connecting the top of the siding with the soffit of the cornice.
Definition of the term Neutral Wire
Usually color-coded white, the neutral wire carries electricity from an outlet back to the service panel. Also see Hot Wire and Ground.
Definition of the term Separation
In concrete application, when concrete is dropped directly with a flat chute causing the concrete to separate, usually occurring at a 1
Definition of the term Water Repellant Coating
Transparent coating or sealer applied to the surface of concrete and masonry surfaces to repel water.
Definition of the term Backhand
A simple molding sometimes used around the outer edge of plain rectangular casing as a decorative feature.