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Glossary

Butt edge – hinge

Butt edge The lower edge of the shingle tabs. Butt hinge The most common type. One leaf attaches to the […]

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Cantilever

An overhang. Where one floor extends beyond and over a foundation wall. For example, at a fireplace location or bay

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Caisson

A 10 or 12 diameter hole drilled into the earth and embedded into bedrock 3 4. The structural support for

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Column

A vertical structural compression member which supports loads.

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Collar

Preformed flange placed over a vent pipe to seal the roofing above the vent pipe opening. Also called a vent

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Collar beam

Nominal 1- or 2-inch-thick members connecting opposite roof rafters. They serve to stiffen the roof structure.

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Cold air return

The ductwork (and related grills) that carries room air back to the furnace for re-heating.

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Clip ties

Sharp, cut metal wires that protrude out of a concrete foundation wall (that at one time held the foundation form

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