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ACRE: A plot of land comprising
43,560 sq. ft.
ADHESIVE: A natural or synthetic material, generally in paste or
liquid form, used to fasten or glue boards together, lay floor tile,
fabricate plastic laminates, etc.
AIR-DRIED LUMBER: Lumber that has been piled in yards or sheds for
length of time. The minimum moisture content of thoroughly air-dried
lumber is usually 12 to 15 percent.
ALCOVE: A recess opening off a wall of a larger room. Often used
as a sitting area, coat room, or storage area.
ANCHOR: Any fastener (usually metal) used to attach parts, such
as joists, trusses, posts, etc., to masonry or masonry materials.
ANCHOR BOLT: A threaded rod inserted in masonry construction to
anchor the sill plate to the foundation.
APRON: Trim used under the stool on interior windows.
ARCADE: A series of arches supported by columns or piers to provide
an open passageway.
ARCH: A curved structure that will support itself and the weight
above its curved opening by mutual pressure.
AREAWAY: Recessed area below grade around the foundation to allow
light and ventilation into basement window.
AROMATIC RED CEDAR: Similar characteristics to (Western) red cedar.
Primarily used in construction for chests and closet linings for
its mothproof value.
ARRIS: A sharp edge formed when two planes or surfaces meet. Found
on edges of moldings, doors, shelves, and in cabinet construction.
ASHPIT: The area below the hearth of a fireplace, which collects
the ashes.
ASPHALT SHINGLES: Composition roof shingles made from asphalt impregnated
felt covered with mineral granules.
ASSESSMENT: The levy of a tax or charge on property, usually according
to established rates.
ASSESSOR: A public official responsible for the evaluation of property
for the purposes of taxation.
ASSIGNEE: A person to whom a transfer of interest is made in connection
with a mortgage or contract for a home or piece of property.
ASSIGNOR: A person who makes an assignment for a mortgage or contract
for a home or piece of property.
ASTM: American Society for Testing Materials.
ATRIUM: A central hall or open court within a structure.
ATTACHMENT: The legal seizure of property to require payment of
a debt.
ATTIC: The space between the roof and
the ceiling.
ATTIC VENTILATORS: In houses, screened openings provided to ventilate
an attic space. They are located in the soffit area as inlet ventilators
and in the gable end or along the ridge as outlet ventilators. They
can also consist of power-driven fans used as an exhaust system.
See LOUVER.
AWNING WINDOW: An out swinging window hinged at the top.
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