Glossary

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Double glass

Window or door in which two panes of glass are used with a sealed air space between. Also known as […]

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Drain tile

A perforated, corrugated plastic pipe laid at the bottom of the foundation wall and used to drain excess water away

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Draw

The amount of progress billings on a contract that is currently available to a contractor under a contract with a

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Drier paint

Usually oil-soluble soaps of metals such as lead, manganese, or cobalt, which, in small proportions, hasten the oxidation and hardening

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Drip

(1) A member of a cornice or other horizontal exterior finish course that has a projection beyond the other parts

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Drip cap

A molding or metal flashing placed on the exterior topside of a door or window frame to cause water to

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Duct

The heating system. Usually round or rectangular metal pipes installed for distributing warm (or cold) air from the furnace to

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