Glossary

Glossary

Brace

An inclined piece of framing lumber applied to wall or floor to strengthen the structure. Often used on walls as

Glossary

Breaker panel

The electrical box that distributes electric power entering the home to each branch circuit (each plug and switch) composed of

Glossary

Bolster

A short horizontal timber or steel beam on top of a column to support and decrease the span of beams

Glossary

Boston ridge

A method of applying asphalt or wood shingles at the ridge or at the hips of a roof as a

Glossary

Bond or bonding

An amount of money (usually $5,000 $10,000) which must be on deposit with a governmental agency in order to secure

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