Definition of the term Reinforcing
Steel rods or metal fabric placed in concrete slabs, beams, or columns to increase their strength.
Steel rods or metal fabric placed in concrete slabs, beams, or columns to increase their strength.
A beam or joist to which a header is nailed in framing for a chimney, stairway, or other opening.
(Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) Rigid black plastic pipe used only for drain lines.
Bolt whose head is fitted to a closet flange and protrudes up through a toilet base. A nut is tightened around it on the toilet base. Two (or four) bolts…
Optimal protection for low-sloped roofs. This thick, high-quality coating seals fine cracks and openings. Renews and rejuvenates old composition roofing and prolongs roof life. Also performs well on metal or…
A short wood bracket or cantilever to support an overhang portion of a roof or the like usually concealed from view.
The amount of heat gain through a glass product taking into consideration the effects of solar heat gain (shading coefficient) and conductive heat gain (U-value).
The most energy efficient window. Gases are sealed between three panes of glass and Low E coatings are applied on two of the panes. This can bring the energy efficiency…
Amount of moisture in the air, indicated in grains per cubic foot
An anchoring ring secured to the floor. The base of the toilet is secured to this ring with bolts.