In construction there are two general types of warranties. One is provided by the manufacturer of a product such as roofing material or an appliance. The second is a warranty for the labor. For example, a roofing contract may include a 20 year material warranty and a 5 year labor warranty. Many new homebuilders provide a one year warranty. Any major issue found during the first year should be communicated to the builder immediately. Small items can be saved up and presented to the builder for correction periodically through the first year after closing.

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Warp

A variation in a board from a flat, plane condition.

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Water meter pit (or vault)

The box /cast iron bonnet and concrete rings that contains the water meter.

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Water Repellent

Liquid that penetrates the pores of wood and prevents moisture from penetrating without altering the desirable qualities of the wood.

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Water closet

- Another name for toilet.

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Warping

- Any distortion in a material.

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Water-Vapor Permeability

The rate of water-vapor transmission through a given area of flat material of a given thickness induced by a given vapor pressure difference between the two surfaces under specified temperature and humidity conditions.

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Water Table

The location of the underground water, and the vertical distance from the surface of the earth to this underground water. The level below the ground where the soil is saturated with water.