Term
|
Definition
| Interior lots that suffer from their location. Less desirable due to headlights and runaway car dangers. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Open at one end and circular turnaround at the other.
Typically more spacious backyards.
Less Traffic. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Long access road or driveway.
Increased cost for bringing utilities to the homestead. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Long skinny lots similiar to the shaft of a key.
Bound by many other lots. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Extends around the perimeter of the building and is the base on which the structure rests. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Column of masonry.
Four or more piers are used to suppport.
Lift the structure above the ground to allow crawl space. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Pouring a concrete slab directly on the ground.
Reinforced with steel mesh.
Plastic vapor barrier on ground.
If footers and slab are poured separately, slab is referred to as floating. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Each floor is built separately.
Subfloor extends to outside edges of structure providing platform for exterior walls. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Two Story Construction.
Especially for masonary exterior.
Studs extend continuously to the ceiling of the second floor. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Sturdy posts support beams spaced about 8 feet apart.
Larger spans between supporting side walls. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Cost effective due to single truss.
Peak at the center and extend downward on two opposite sides.
No sun protection on two gable ends. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Peak the center ridge, but extend downward on four opposite sides.
Overhang protection on all four sides. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Gable root that steeps steeply on one side.
Low pitch, long run. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Single steep plane.
Front to back or one side to the other. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Built Up Roofs.
Layers of tar and gravel. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| American barn style roof. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Shingles come down the wall of the top floor reducing number of built stories.
IOW, top floor is built into roof. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Currently rated to 120-240 Volts.
Two to three wires entering house. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Post on house that takes power line from pole down a pipe to the electric meter. |
|
|
Term
Electrical Branch Circuits |
|
Definition
| Supply power to different rooms in the house. Each circuit is protected by its own breaker. (too much current protection) |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
AKA Amps.
The amount of electricity or current flowing in a particular circuit. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
The force that moves current.
Measured in Watts.
Wattage is how much energy a device consumes.
Watts = Volts * Amps |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Delivers Potable Water.
Under about 40lbs pressure. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Carries Wastewater Away via gravity. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Beneath sinks, tubs and showers.
U-shape forms seal preventing ordors and combustible gases from entering. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Pipes that protrude through the roof from the waste lines.
Equalize air pressure in drain system and prevent siphoning out of traps. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Effectiveness of insulation to the resistance of heat flow. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
AKA Picture Windows.
Do not open. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Fixed at the top and tilt out with the aid of a crank.
Limited open space. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
One or more sashes hinged at the side like a door.
Swing horizontally in and via crank. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Louver windows.
Max ventilation.
Louvers that overlap one on top of the other. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Move back and forth on a track.
One sash is usually fix while the other moves. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Opens at the center of the frame. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Window opens by sliding bottom up or top down. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
