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Condensing unit

The outdoor component of a cooling system. It includes a compressor and condensing coil designed to give off heat.

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Concrete

The mixture of Portland {cement}, sand, gravel, and water. Used to make garage and basement floors, sidewalks, patios, foundation walls,

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Compression web

A member of a truss system which connects the bottom and top chords and which provides downward support.

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Corner bead

A strip of formed sheet metal placed on the outside corners of {drywall} before applying mudĀ

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Corner braces

Diagonal braces at the corners of the framed structure designed to stiffen and strengthen the wall.

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Corbel out

To build out one or more courses of brick or stone from the face of a wall to form a

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Coped

Removing the top and bottom flange of the end(s) of a metal I-beam. This is done to permit it to

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Cooling load

The amount of cooling required to keep a building at a specified temperature during the summer, usually 78F, regardless of

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