Xeriscape Irrigation
System used to water drought tolerant landscapes and other xeriscape environments where water efficiency is necessary. The most commonly used system is drip irrigation.
Y
- A "Y" shaped plumbing fitting.
Xeriscaping
Landscaping that thrives with little or no water. In addition to reducing water consumption, xeriscaping reduces waste, maintenance, costs, and fertilizer use.
Xeriscape Plants
Drought tolerant or low water use plants used in xeriscape landscapes and gardens.
Yard of concrete-
One cubic yard of concrete is 3' X 3' X 3' in volume, or 27 cubic feet. One cubic yard of concrete will pour 80 square feet of 3 ½" sidewalk or basement/garage floor.
Yard
With regards to zoning, an open, unoccupied space on all sides of a building, based on the required setbacks.
Yield Point
The point at which strains increase without a corresponding increase in stress.
Zone
The section of a building that is served by one heating or cooling loop because it has noticeably distinct heating or cooling needs. Also, the section of property that will be watered from a lawn sprinkler system. Area established by a governing body for specific use, such as residential, commercial, or industrial use.
Zoning Ordinances
Local regulations that control the use and development of land.
Zone of Saturation
The zone below the ground in which all of the spaces between soil grains are filled completely with water.
Yield Strength
The load at which a limited permanent deformation occurs.
Zone of Aeration
The zone below the ground in which all of the spaces between soil grains contain both water and air.
Zone valve
A device, usually placed near the heater or cooler, which controls the flow of water or steam to parts of the building; it is controlled by a zone thermostat.
Z-bar flashing
Bent, galvanized metal flashing that's installed above a horizontal trim board of an exterior window, door, or brick run. It prevents water from getting behind the trim/brick and into the home.
Zoning
A governmental process and specification which limits the use of a property e.g. single family use, high rise residential use, industrial use, etc. Zoning laws may limit where you can locate a structure. Also see building codes. The legal means whereby land use is regulated and controlled for the general welfare.
Yoke
The location where a home's water meter is sometimes installed between two copper pipes, and located in the water meter pit in the yard.