Construction Glossary

Corrugated metal or concrete barrier walls installed around a basement window to hold back the earth.

One who has completed a course of study in building and design, and is licenced by the state as an architect. One who draws up plans.

— A trim board that is installed beneath a window sill.

Bolts to secure a wooden sill plate to concrete, or masonry floor, or {wall}.

A payment plan by which a loan is reduced through monthly payments of principal and interest.