The tendency of large aggregate to separate from the sand-cement mortar in the concrete mix.

Rock formed from the deposit of sedimentary materials on the bottom of a body of water or on the surface of the earth.

A carbon-containing (organic) substance that volatilizes relatively slowly at typical ambient conditions. https://healthymaterialslab.org/tool-guides/hml-resources

Shingles containing factory-applied strips or spots of self-sealing adhesive.

Coatings that allow some of the texture and color of the substrate to show through.

Forces produced on a structural mass by the movements caused by an earthquake.

A paint or enamel made so that its coating, when dry, has some luster but is not very glossy. Bathrooms and kitchens are normally painted semi-gloss

Glass panels assembled with multiple layers of glass and plastic to produce a panel that will resist impact.

A geographic area where earthquake activity may occur.

Heat that causes a detectable change in temperature.

Main control gear at the service entrance, such as circuit breakers, switches, and fuses. The equipment needed to control and cut off the power supply to a building, such as switches and circuit breakers.

A watertight tank into which sewage is run and where it remains for a period of time to permit hydrolysis and gasification of the contents, which then flow from the tank and are absorbed in the soil.

Main power cabinet where electricity enters a home wiring system.

The point at which power is supplied to a building and where electrical service equipment, such as the service switch, meter overcurrent devices, and raceways, are located.

The maximum temperature at which a plastic can be used without altering its properties.

The process of becoming allergic to a substance to which a person has been exposed. This process can occur before birth, during childhood, or in adulthood. https://healthymaterialslab.org/tool-guides/hml-resources

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 into the ground. Septic systems and permits are usually sized by the number of bedrooms in a house.

Shifts in a structure, usually caused by freeze-thaw cycles underground.

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.

- Underground power supply line.