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Wafle Slab

A concrete slab that has ribs running in two directions forming a waffle-like grid.

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Walk-Through

A final inspection of a home before "Closing" to look for and document problems that need to be corrected.

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Voltage

A measure of electrical potential. Most homes are wired with 110 and 220 volt lines. The 110 volt power is used for lighting and most of the other circuits. The 220 volt power is usually used for the kitchen range, hot water heater and dryer. The force, pressure, or electromotive force that causes electric current to flow in an electric circuit.

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Wainscot

A protective or decorative finish wall covering applied to the lower part of an interior wall.

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Wafer board

A manufactured wood panel made out of 1"- 2" wood chips and glue. Often used as a substitute for plywood in the exterior wall and roof sheathing.

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Volt

The unit of potential difference or electromotive force. One volt applied across a resistance of one ohm results in a current flow of one ampere.

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Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)

VOCs are members of a large group of organic chemicals that can evaporate into the indoor air under normal temperature conditions and into the outdoor air, causing environmental impacts such as photochemical smog. Their health effects vary widely, from respiratory irritants to human carcinogens (such as formaldehyde), which is a concern since they are ingredients in many products in the built environment. On-site wet applied products (paints, adhesives, and sealants) are of particular concern because they can directly impact the health of installers who may not be using breathing or dermal protection, unlike in-factory wet applied materials that are (usually) applied with worker and environmental protections in place. https://healthymaterialslab.org/tool-guides/hml-resources

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Waferboard

A mat-formed panel made of wood wafers randomly arranged and bonded with a waterproof binder.

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Wall out

When a painter pray paints the interior of a home.

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W C

- An abbreviation for water closet (toilet).

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Waste Pipe

Horizontal plumbing pipes that connect a fixture to the soil pipe.

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Waste pipe and vent

Plumbing plastic pipe that carries waste water to the municipal sewage system.

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Warranty

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.