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Surfacing on the lower part of an interior wall when finished differently from the remainder of the wall.

A final inspection of a home before "closing" to look for and document problems that need to be corrected.

A small metal strip or steel wire used to bind tiers of masonry in cavity-wall construction, or to bind brick veneer to the wood-frame wall in veneer construction.

A device used to remove dissolved minerals from water to make it soft. Generally used in houses supplied by well water, which contains calcium, magnesium, and other minerals, to remove hardness that causes scale buildup in plumbing.

Strip of metal or fabric fastened along the edges of windows and doors to reduce drafts and heat loss.

An opening at the bottom of a wall, which allows the drainage of water.

See Red Oak

An opening in a wall or roof of a building to provide light, air, view, etc., but containing glass to keep out the weather.

A designation given to the quality of manufactured lumber.

Drawing used by workman in construction. Shows all structural detail such as electric, plumbing, partitions, etc.