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- 1ApronPaved area, such as a garage entrance, on the junction of the driveway to the street.
- 2BackfillEarth that is placed around piping, foundations, walls, etc.; Also refers to the material frequently used to fill the void between a swimming pool wall and sides of the excavation.
- 3BalconyA railed platform projecting from the face of a building above ground level with an entrance from the building interior.
- 4BalustersVertical rods or spindles supporting a rail.
- 5BalustradeRow of balusters topped by a rail, edging a balcony or a staircase.
- 6Barge boardFascia or board at gable just under edge of the roof.
- 7Base flashingPortion of the flashing attached to or resting on the deck to direct the flow of water onto the roof covering.
- 8Base flood elevationThe elevation in relation to mean sea level (National Geodetic Vertical Datum) having a 1% chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year.
- 9BedrockSolid rock that underlies soil and other unconsolidated material exposed at the surface.
- 10BermA low dike-like earthen structure used to control surface drainage, mark property boundaries.
- 11Beveled sidingClapboard with a thick butt and a thin upper edge lapped to shed water.
- 12Bottom landNormal flood plain of a stream subject to flooding.
- 13BoulderRock fragment larger than 2' in diameter.
- 14BrickVeneer structure that consists of an outer brick wall and an inner wood frame.
- 15Brick veneerBrick used for outer surface of a framed wall.
- 16BuildingStructure that stands alone or separated from adjoining structures by fire walls with all openings protected by approved fire doors.
- 17Building lineLine established by law beyond which the building shall not extend.
- 18Building paperPaper placed outside sheathing to prevent water and air from leaking in; also used as a tarred felt under shingles or siding to keep out moisture or wind.
- 19CambiumLayer of actively growing cells beneath the bark in woody parts of trees.
- 20Capillary attractionUpward movement of a liquid through a cellular structure of fibrous strands or other solids.
- 21DownspoutPipe for draining water from roof gutters; also called a leader.
- 22DownwarpingTendency of the outside perimeter of the foundation to settle.
- 23DrainageProper removal of excess water from the foundation.
- 24Drying edge effectRemoval of moisture from the soil along the perimeter of the foundation.
- 25Dry rotBrown rot fungi that conduct water.
- 26EfflorescenceWhite powder that forms on the surface of bricks.
- 27EnclosedSurrounded by a case, a housing, a fence, or walls that prevent people from accidentally contacting energized parts.
- 28EnclosureCase or housing of an apparatus or the fence or walls surrounding an installation to prevent personnel from accidentally contacting energized parts or to protect the equipment from physical damage.
- 29Excess finesExcess silt and clay in soil.
- 30Excess limeExcess carbonates in soil that restrict the growth of some plants.
- 31Exposure 1 grade plywoodType of plywood approved by the American Plywood Association for exterior use.
- 32Fertility, soilQuality that enables soil to provide plan nutrients in adequate amounts and in proper balance.
- 33Filter rockSpecially graded rock and gravel used to support filter sand.
- 34Filter sandPermanent, special-graded filter medium.
- 35Fine graded soilSoils consisting of microscopic particles, such as silts and clays.
- 36Finish grade lineTop of ground at the foundation.
- 37Flood levelRim top edge of a receptacle from which water overflows.
- 38Flood plainNearly level alluvial plain that borders a stream and is subject to flooding unless protected artificially.
- 39Freezing pointTemperature at which liquid will solidify on removal of heat. The freezing temperature of water is 32 degrees.
- 40GalvanizedMetallic zinc coating.
- 41GradeSurface of the ground surrounding the home. Below grade means the part of the house (i.e. basement that is lower than the surface level of the ground.
- 42Grade beamA beam placed at or near ground level, usually performing the function of a foundation.
- 43GutterTrough that channels water from the eaves to the downspouts.
- 44InfiltrationDownward entry of water into immediate soil surface or other material, as contrasted with percolation, water movement through soil layers or material. Also refers to heat leakage by convection currents through cracks around windows and doors
- 45LoamMixture of rich soil composed of clay, sand, silt and organic matter.
- 46Nailing1)In the exposed mail method, nail heads are exposed to the weather 2)In the concealed nail method, nail heads are concealed from the weather.
- 47PargingRough coat of mortar applied over a masonry wall as protection or finish.
- 48PedIndividual natural soil aggregate, such as a granule, prism, or manent.
- 49PercolationAbility of soil to absorb water.
- 50PermeabilityQuality of soil that enables water to move downward through the profile. Permeability is measured as the number of inches per hour that water moves downward through saturated soil.
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- Karteikarten am Ohne Titel, erstellt von Kaira Cook am 21/08/2021.
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