Definition of the term Weep Hole
A hole which allows for drainage of entrapped water from masonry or glazing structures.
A hole which allows for drainage of entrapped water from masonry or glazing structures.
The upturned edge of a watertight membrane formed at a roof termination point by the extension of the felts vertically over the cant strip and up the wall for a…
A foundation wall section that strengthens (and is generally perpendicular to) a long section of foundation wall.
A type of roof which has its slope broken by an obtuse angle, so that the lower slope is steeper than the upper slope. A double sloped roof having two…
Characteristic of a compound that will not stain a surface.
The structural covering, usually wood boards, plywood, gypsum or wood fiber, used over studs or rafters of framed buildings as the first layer of outer wall covering nailed to the…
Tool used to drain moisture from concrete.
Molding used to trim the upper edge of interior baseboard.
In plumbing, a short collar with only inside threads at each end, for receiving the ends of two pipes which are to be fitted and joined together. A right/left coupling…
A steel plate attached to both sides at each joint of a truss. Sometimes called a Fishplate or Gusset.