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The right to enter or leave property. Local governments can impose limitations to this access.
Any act of nature such as fire, rain, snow storms, earthquakes, etc. Many insurance policies may not cover these occurrences.
Adjacent land: Land lying close to or near another parcel of land, even though the land parcels may not be actually touching. This should not be confused with adjoining land, where the parcels do touch each other.
A unit or measure of a current of electricity. The amount one volt can send through one ohm of resistance.
A threaded bolt usually embedded into the foundation to hold prefabricated concrete stairs and framed walls.
Felt impregnated with asphalt and used as sheathing for the roof, under the asphalt shingles.
Roofing felt saturated with asphalt and coated on the weather side with a harder asphalt and aggregate particles - cut into shingles.
Soil and other excavated material refilled around a newly built foundation wall.
The offset from the front of the garage to the front of the street or from the front of the house to the front of the curb. The distance is normally dictated by local city by-laws.
A protective panel, apron or tiles positioned on a wall behind sinks in the kitchen and bathrooms.
A platform which protrudes from a building can be cantilevered or supported from below.
A style of wood framing in which the vertical structures ( the studs & posts) are a continuous piece from the sill to the roof plate.
The basic measurement of lumber. One board foot is a piece of lumber that is 1 inch thick, 12 inches wide and 12 inches long. Board feet are calculated for approximate sizing.
To make a form that will create a void (hollow space) in a concrete wall or slab where concrete has been placed. The term applies also to framing windows where they are boxed out by cantilevering.
A system of lateral braces placed between joists to properly distribute the load and keep the joists in place.
A standard measurement of heat/energy which will raise the temperature of one pound of water to one degree Fahrenheit.
Permits are written permission from a municipality, city, or county that must be obtained by a builder prior to beginning construction. This permit ensures inspections by civic inspectors during the various stages of construction.
Building codes are regulations, established by provincial and local governments, which describe the minimum structural requirements for any building.
A guarantee offered by the builder on the quality of the construction of a building and is backed by the warranty program the builder is a member of (i.e. National Home Warranty Programs Ltd.)
A common hinge having 2 plates of the hinge connected by means of a removable or fixed pin through knuckles.
A timber joist, beam or supporting member which projects beyond it's support at one end.
The base material on the back of a carpet that is usually made of cotton, jute, carpet rayon or nylon and may also have a latex coating.
The number of strands of pile, or rows of tuft, for the length of a carpet.
The exposed trim molding or lining surrounding windows and doors - this term is also used to describe the pipe liner of a hole in the ground (as for a pile)
A horizontal piece of wood attached to the ceiling or wall which enhances the height and depth of the ceiling.
A horizontal piece of wood attached to walls to prevent damage from chair backs.
The top or bottom members of a truss typically horizontal, as distinguished from the web members.
An electrical device for discontinuing current flow during electrical current overloads or other abnormal conditions. By resetting a switch, a circuit breaker becomes re-useable, unlike a fuse.
The vertical side of a door or casement sash that sits against the frame or jamb when the door is closed.
A nail coated with zinc, copper or enamel.
A cable used to transmit telephone, television and computer signals. This cable is insulated for separation from contact with the tube.
The duct work that returns the cold air back into the heating system for re-circulation.
A type of supporting pillar that is long and slender.
A bearing plate beneath a column that distributes the load coming down the column over a wider area.
One of a series of parallel beams laid on edge to support a floor or ceiling.
A fabricated board that can be manufactured from many different materials. Primarily used as a sheathing material for walls, floors, roofing and even as insulation.
Concrete footing which supports a concrete wall. The width and depth of the footing may vary according to load and soil conditions.
A decorative ledge used in masonry or framing that projects beyond a wall and is used to support something.
The vertical boards that are butted together to form the outside corner of a wood frame building. The siding will butt up against it.
In construction framing, pieces of lumber that are less than full length and used, for example, above a door or below a window.
An ornamental architectural topping - for example on kitchen cabinets used as a crown molding. The center top section of an arch is also called a "crown."
Asphalt treatment done to the surface of a concrete or masonry wall to prevent absorption or passage of moisture. Damp proofing can also be achieved by adding a mixture into the concrete mix.
Air space between structural elements. This space is not ventilated and is used for thermal and sound insulation.
The bolt is a type of door lock that cam be moved in both directions by turning the key or thumb bolt.
A device to remove water vapor from the air.
Square tooth-like blocks used as ornaments under a cornice.
A switch that varies the flow of current and intensity of light from bright to low.
The horizontal upper member of a door frame, a lintel.
The vertical member on each side of a door frame.
Any of the horizontal members that connect the stiles of a door. In a flush door, the members are hidden. In a panel door, the members are exposed.
The outside, upright members of a door.
The strip on the door frame against which the door closes.
A structure that protrudes from a sloped roof and usually holds a window.
Nailing two pieces of lumber and thus strengthening a header joist for an opening.
An interlocking joint shaped like a dove's tail - a term used in finishing carpentry.
A cylindrical piece of stock inserted into holes adjacent to pieces of material at a joint. The stock serves to align and/or attach the two pieces.
A vertical pipe used to carry rainwater from the roof to the ground.
The drawing-power of air and gasses through a chimney flue.
A fillet, a bead, or strip of rubber on a window sill that permits ventilation but prevents the cold air from entering the building.
A horizontal molding placed over exterior doors or window frames to divert rainwater.
The edge of a roof which protrudes into the eaves-trough. This is usually a metal strip that stiffens and protects this edge.
In the heating system the conduit used to distribute the air. It can also refer to a hole through which cable is drawn.
A right given to a third party to use a portion of property for certain purposes such as gas & water mains or power lines.
Portions of the roof that project beyond the outside walls of a house. The bottom edges of a sloping roof.
Any moulding along the edge of a relatively thin piece of wood such as a door or a counter.
The exterior face of a home including depictions of materials such as stone or brick used on the face. At Silver Crest Homes, normally you are able to choose from 2-3 elevations for each house in order that the house you choose will not be the same as your neighbors. (Architectural restrictions may apply in some sub-divisions)
Brick that is intended for use on the exposed area of a masonry wall. This brick is manufactured to offer a wide range of colors and textures.
A board used on the outside vertical face of a cornice, or a board connecting the top of the siding with the bottom of a soffit, and lastly, a board nailed across the ends of rafters at the eaves.
A thermal insulation formed by pulling molten glass into random lengths either as continuous threads or a wool-like mass.
Items such as locks, knobs, hinges, towel rails etc.
The specific materials used during construction on a wall, floor, or roof and rated for conformance to fire safety criteria such as the flame spread rate.
A glass light or panel that is built over a window or door and cannot be opened.
A thin sheet of material used in construction normally found on roof hips and valleys, roof penetrations, and joints between the roof and a vertical wall. This sheet directs the flow of water and moisture away from potential locations where water & moisture may enter.
Any light beam that supports a floor.
An architectural drawing showing the over-all layout of a house, the size and shape of each room with optional configurations. Silver Crest Homes offers several plans to choose from. (i.e. 2 storey homes/ bungalows/bi-levels)
Particle board, plywood, U-lay sheets or similar products used on a sub-floor to provide a smooth surface on which to lay the finish floor.
A non-combustible and heat resistant passage in a chimney used to convey products of combustion from the flue place, the hot water tank or the furnace to the outside.
A warm air furnace fitted with a blower. A forced air furnace heats the house by moving heated air through the duct-work and the furnace.
A glossy finish given to ceramic or masonry to make it impervious to any damaging materials they may come in contact with.
A grade of sanded plywood with a higher grade of veneer on the face rather than on the back.
The highest grade of sanded plywood. G2S is used where the appearance of both sides is important.
A horizontal end supported (as opposed to ground supported) load bearing foundation member that supports an exterior wall of a structure.
Gypsum board used in areas where it is often damp (such as bathrooms)
A moulding with a semi-circular profile at one end and is flat on the other two sides.
A raised platform in front of a fireplace.
An amount of money withheld by the lender during the construction of a house to ensure that the construction is completed in a satisfactory manner at every stage.
A structural member of rolled steel whose cross sections resemble the capital letter "I".
A shorter truss than normal that is used in building to support the end truss on a hip roof.
An exposed upright member on each side of a window frame, door frame or door lining. The jambs in windows are outside the frame and used to support the frame to the wall.
A piece of lumber used horizontally as support for a ceiling or floor. The thickness is normally 2-6 inches and the width is 6 inches or more. Other materials are also used such as aluminum or steel, etc.
Typically a diagonal network or grid strips of materials. Lattice is often used to provide privacy or as a feature in landscaping design.
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