The portion of the flashing attached to a vertical surface to prevent water from migrating behind the base flashing.

A groove in a member used to create an opening that is too wide to be bridged by a drop of water, thus eliminating the passage of water by capillary action.

The upper member of a column, pilaster, door cornice, molding, or fireplace.

An overhang. Where one floor extends beyond and over a foundation wall. For example at a fireplace location or bay window cantilever. Normally, not extending over 2 feet.

Triangular section laid at the intersection of two surfaces to ease or eliminate effect of a sharp angle or projection.

The movement of a liquid through small openings of fibrous material by the adhesive force between the liquid and the material.

The principal part of a loan, i.e. the original amount borrowed.

A repayment loan and the most conventional form of home loan. The borrower pays an amount each month to cover the amount borrowed (or capital or principal) plus the interest charged on capital.

Foundation void material used in unusually expansive soils conditions. This void is "trapezoid" shaped and has vertical sides of 6" and 4" respectively.

The mortgage interest rate will not exceed a specified value during a certain period of time, but it will fluctuate up and down below that level.

A substance that can cause or contribute to cancer. https://healthymaterialslab.org/tool-guides/hml-resources

Any steel for which no minimum content for alloying agents is specified, but for which the carbon content is the element used to determine its properties.

Main supporting member of a suspended ceiling system to which furring members or channels attach.

The load-carrying unit of an elevator, consisting of a platform, walls, ceiling, door, and a structural frame.

Frames of wood or metal enclosing part (or all) of a window sash. May be opened by means of hinges affixed to the vertical edges. Glazed sash or frame hung to open like a door.

Wood trim molding installed around a door or window opening. The trim around windows, doors, columns or piers.

Devices used to stop a car and hold it in position should it travel at an excessive speed or go into a free fall.

A window with hinges on one of the vertical sides and swings open like a normal door

A hard, brittle metal made of iron that contains a high percentage of carbon.

Concrete members formed and poured on the building site in the locations where they are needed.