| solid bridging | A solid member placed between adjacent floor joists near the center of the span to prevent joists or rafters from twisting. block bridging.; |
| fire stop | - A solid, tight closure of a concealed space, placed to prevent the spread of fire and smoke through such a space. in a frame wall, this will usually consist of 2 by 4 cross blocking between st...
отсекйтель пламени; |
| i-beam | - A steel beam with a cross section resembling the letter i. it is used for long spans as basement beams or over wide wall openings, such as a double garage door, when wall and roof loads bear d...
ib; балка двутаврового сечения; |
| gang nail plate | A steel plate attached to both sides at each joint of a truss. sometimes called a fishplate or gussett. |
| corner bead | A strip of formed sheet metal placed on outside corners of drywall before applying drywall 'mud'. |
| ledger strip | A strip of lumber nailed along the bottom of the side of a girder on which joists rest. брусок черепной; |
| glued laminated beam (glulam) | A structural beam composed of wood laminations or lams. the lams are pressure bonded with adhesives to attain a typical thickness of 1 ½" . (it looks like 5 or more 2 x 4's are glued together... |
| insulation board, rigid | A structural building board made of coarse wood or cane fiber in ½- and 25/32-inch thickness. it can be obtained in various size sheets and densities. |
| sump pump | - A submersible pump in a sump pit that pumps any excess ground water to the outside of the home.
- A device placed at the base of a shaft or in an mtbm to collect and remove fluids inc...
bomba de sumidero; |
| buy down | - A subsidy (usually paid by a builder or developer) to reduce monthly payments on a mortgage.
- A cash payment, usually measured in points, to a lender in order to reduce the interest ...
платеж, понижающий сумму, образующуюся при начислении процентов; |
| refrigerant | - A substance that remains a gas at low temperatures and pressure and can be used to transfer heat. freon is an example and is used in air conditioning systems.
- A substance that produ...
хладагент; охлаждающее вещество, охладитель; охлаждающее вещество; охладитель; |
| bedrock | - A subsurface layer of earth that is suitable to support a structure.
- The hard, solid rock at the earth’s surface or underlying surface soil; can be utilized as a firm foundation for...
плотик; rock base; ledge rock; основание скальное; коренная порода; |
| allowance(s) | A sum of money set aside in the construction contract for items which have not been selected and specified in the construction contract. for example, selection of tile as a flooring may require an... |
| earnest money | - A sum paid to the seller to show that a potential purchaser is serious about buying.
- Money given to a seller by a buyer to demonstrate the buyer`s good faith. if the deal falls thro...
caparra; заработанные деньги; |
| property survey | A survey to determine the boundaries of your property. the cost depends on the complexity of the survey. boundary survey.; |
| schedule (window, door, mirror) | A table on the blueprints that list the sizes, quantities and locations of the windows, doors and mirrors. |
| assessment | - A tax levied on a property, or a value placed on the worth of a property.
- Additional charges added to a case
- Оценка.
- Оценка
- A tax, charge, or levy o...
тест бракена по оценке готовности к школе; контрольно-оценочная работа, оценка; альтернативный экзамен для учащихся; evaluación; оценка; |
| turnkey | - A term used when the subcontractor provides all materials (and labor) for a job.
- Виз systеm комплектная гибкая производственная система (подготовленная к пуску, напр., в состоянии п...
под ключ; |
| setback thermostat | - A thermostat with a clock which can be programmed to come on or go off at various temperatures and at different times of the day/week. usually used as the heating or cooling system thermostat....
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| string, stringer | A timber or other support for cross members in floors or ceilings. in stairs, the supporting member for stair treads. usually a 2 x 12 inch plank notched to receive the treads |
| natural finish | - A transparent finish which does not seriously alter the original color or grain of the natural wood. natural finishes are usually provided by sealers, oils, varnishes, water repellent preserva...
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| base or baseboard | A trim board placed against the wall around the room next to the floor. |
| construction drywall | A type of construction in which the interior wall finish is applied in a dry condition, generally in the form of sheet materials or wood paneling as contrasted to plaster. |
| construction, frame | A type of construction in which the structural components are wood or depend upon a wood frame for support. |
| blue print(s) | A type of copying method often used for architectural drawings. usually used to describe the drawing of a structure which is prepared by an architect or designer for the purpose of design and plan... |
| slab on grade | A type of foundation with a concrete floor which is placed directly on the soil. the edge of the slab is usually thicker and acts as the footing for the walls. |
| jack post | - A type of structural support made of metal, which can be raised or lowered through a series of pins and a screw to meet the height required. basically used as a replacement for an old supporti...
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| cupping | - A type of warping that causes boards to curl up at their edges.
- Поперечное коробление магнитной ленты
- Образование чашечных трещин (обычно в сильно деформированных в холод...
банки; |
| lineal foot | A unit of measure for lumber equal to 1 inch thick by 12 inches wide by 12 inches long. examples: 1" x 12" x 16' = 16 board feet, 2" x 12" x 16' = 32 board feet. |
| globe valve | - A valve that lets you adjust the flow of water to any rate between fully on and fully off. also see gate valve.
- Шаровой клапан
- A valve in which the flow of water is contr...
glv; проходной запорный вентиль, шаровой клапан; шаровая задвижка; |
| static vent | A vent that does not include a fan. |
| power vent | A vent that includes a fan to speed up air flow. often installed on roofs. |
| radon system | A ventilation system beneath the floor of a basement and/or structural wood floor and designed to fan exhaust radon gas to the outside of the home |
| brick veneer | A vertical facing of brick laid against and fastened to sheathing of a framed wall or tile wall construction. |
| parapet | - A wall placed at the edge of a roof to prevent people from falling off.
- A breast-high defence against missiles; its top is usually sloped away to the front, that the defenders may c...
бруствер; парапет; |
| nonbearing wall | - A wall supporting no load other than its own weight.
- A wall supporting no load other than its own weight; a non-load-bearing wall.
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| bearing wall | - A wall that supports any vertical load in addition to its own weight.
- A wall capable of supporting an imposed load. also called a structural wall or loadbearing wall. bearing wall 9...
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| casement window | - A window with hinges on one of the vertical sides and swings open like a normal door
- A window in which one or more lights are hinged to open.
- A window having at least one...
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| single hung window | A window with one vertically sliding sash or window vent. |
| double hung window | A window with two vertically sliding sashes, both of which can move up and down. |
| fishplate (gusset) | A wood or plywood piece used to fasten the ends of two members together at a butt joint with nails or bolts. sometimes used at the junction of opposite rafters near the ridge line. sometimes calle... |
| manufactured wood | A wood product such as a truss, beam, gluelam, microlam or joist which is manufactured out of smaller wood pieces and glued or mechanically fastened to form a larger piece. often used to create a ... |
| treated lumber | - A wood product which has been impregnated with chemical pesticides such as cca (chromated copper arsenate) to reduce damage from wood rot or insects. often used for the portions of a structure...
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| molding | - A wood strip having an engraved, decorative surface.
- A consisting of a series of groundsills, supported on cypress blocks or brick piers; usually characterized by a shingle-covered,...
формование; молдинг; |
| extras | - Additional work requested of a contractor, not included in the original plan, which will be billed separately and will not alter the original contract amount, but increase the cost of building...
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| monopost | Adjustable metal column used to support a beam or bearing point. normally 11 gauge or schedule 40 metal, and determined by the structural engineer |
| sheet metal work | All components of a house employing sheet metal, such as flashing, gutters, and downspouts. |
| retentions | Amounts withheld from progress billings until final and satisfactory project completion. |
| h v a c | An abbreviation for heat, ventilation, and air conditioning |
| w c | An abbreviation for water closet (toilet). |
| bond or bonding | An amount of money (usually $5,000-$10,000) which must be on deposit with a governmental agency in order to secure a contractor's license. the bond may be used to pay for the unpaid bills or dispu... |
| humidifier | - An appliance normally attached to the furnace, or portable unit device designed to increase the humidity within a room or a house by means of the discharge of water vapor.
- A piece o...
увлажнитель; humidificador; |
| flue damper | - An automatic door located in the flue that closes it off when the burner turns off; purpose is to reduce heat loss up the flue from the still-warm furnace or boiler.
- Minimizes conve...
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| door operator | - An automatic garage door opener.
- On elevators, a device or assembly of devices which opens and closes a car door and/or hoistway door by power other than by hand, gravity, springs, ...
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| dedicated circuit | - An electrical circuit that serves only one appliance (ie, dishwasher) or a series of electric heaters or smoke detectors.
- Закрепленный канал; выделенный канал
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| heat meter | An electrical municipal inspection of the electric meter breaker panel box. |
| receptacle | - An electrical outlet. a typical household will have many 120 volt receptacles for plugging in lams and appliances and 240 volt receptacles for the range, clothes dryer, air conditioners, etc.<...
recp; палеобот. цветоложе; |
| dead bolt | - An exterior security lock installed on exterior entry doors that can be activated only with a key or thumb-turn. unlike a latch, which has a beveled tongue, dead bolts have square ends.
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| sill cock | - An exterior water faucet (hose bib).
- An exterior water faucet, usually threaded to provide a connection for a hose; often located on the side of a building at the height of a sill.<...
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| hose bib | An exterior water faucet (sill cock). sill cock. hornwork 518 horseshoe arch hortus; |
| ul (underwriters' laboratories) | An independent testing agency that checks electrical devices and other components for possible safety hazards. |
| nail inspection | An inspection made by a municipal building inspector after the drywall material is hung with nails and screws (and before taping). |
| variable rate | - An interest rate that will vary over the term of the loan.
- Плавающая ставка
- An interest rate that changes periodically in relation to an index. payments may increase or d...
переменная ставка; |
| flat paint | - An interior paint that contains a high proportion of pigment and dries to a flat or lusterless finish.
- A paint which dries either without gloss or with very low gloss.
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| flame retention burner | An oil burner, designed to hold the flame near the nozzle surface. generally the most efficient type for residential use. |
| septic system | An on site waste water treatment system. it usually has a septic tank which promotes the biological digestion of the waste, and a drain field which is designed to let the left over liquid soak int... |
| dormer | An opening in a sloping roof, the framing of which projects out to form a vertical wall suitable for windows or other openings. |
| clean out | An opening providing access to a drain line. closed with a threaded plug. |
| attic access | An opening that is placed in the drywalled ceiling of a home providing access to the attic. |
| escutcheon | - An ornamental plate that fits around a pipe extending through a wall or floor to hide the cut out hole
- A decorative metal flange or plate that covers and hides the supply line hole ...
накладка; |
| plot plan | An overhead view plan that shows the location of the home on the lot. includes all easements, property lines, set backs, and legal descriptions of the home. provided by the surveyor. разбивочный план; план площадки / участка, общий вид (чертежи); |
| stile | - An upright framing member in a panel door.
- A door having different widths above and below the middle rail, as in a glazed door in which the stile is narrower in the glazed portion.<...
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| water closet | Another name for toilet. ватер-клозет; |
| blue stake | Another phrase for utility notification. this is when a utility company (telephone, gas, electric, cable tv, sewer and water, etc) comes to the job site and locates and spray paints the ground and... |
| warping | - Any distortion in a material.
- The deviation of a surface from its original or intended shape, as a concrete slab or wall surface; esp. caused by moisture and temperature differentia...
деформация; коробление; перекос; beaming; коробление (переплетного; |
| fire-resistive or fire rated | Applies to materials that are not combustible in the temperatures of ordinary fires and will withstand such fires for at least 1 hour. drywall used in the garage and party walls are to be fire rat... |
| wrapped drywall | Areas that get complete drywall covering, as in the doorway openings of bifold and bipass closet doors. |
