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Stucco
Most commonly refers to an outside plaster made with portland cement as its base.
Studs
The vertical-framing members of a wall.
Sub-Floor
Any material, usually plywood, nailed directly to floor joists. The finish floor is attached over the sub-floor.
Sump
A pit in a basement floor which collects water and into which a sump pump is placed to remove the water.
Survey
A description of the measure and marking of land, including maps and field notes, which describe the property.
Suspended Ceiling
A ceiling system supported by hanging from the overhead structural framing.