Backout
Work the framing contractor does after the mechanical subcontractors (Heating-Plumbing-Electrical) finish their phase of work at the Rough (before insulation) stage to get thehome ready for a municipal frame …
Backing
Frame lumber installed between the wall studs to give additional support for {drywall} or an interior trim-related item such as handrail brackets, cabinets, and towel bars. In this way, …
Backfill
The replacement of excavated earth into a trench around or against a asement/crawl space foundation {wall}.
Back charge
Billings for work performed or costs incurred by one party that, in accordance with the agreement, should have been performed or incurred by the party to whom it is …
Backhand
A simple molding sometimes used around the outer edge of plain rectangular casing as a decorative feature.