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Construction Terms
Study Cards for Construction
Term | Definition |
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Y | A "Y" shaped plumbing fitting. |
Yard of concrete | One cubic yard of concrete is 3' X 3' X 3' in volume, or 27 cubic feet. One cubic yard of concrete will pour 80 square feet of 3 1/2" sidewalk or basement/garage floor. |
Yoke | The location where a home's water meter is sometimes installed between two copper pipes, and located in the water meter pit in the yard. |
Wafer Board | A manufacturer wood panel made out of 1" - 2" wood chips and glue. Often used as a substitute for plywood in the exterior wall and roof sheathing. |
Walk-Through | A final inspection of a home before "Closing" to look for and document problems that need to be corrected. |
Wall out | When a painter spray paints the interior of a home. |
Warping | Any distortion in a material. |
Warranty | In Construction there are two types of warranties. One is provided by the manufacturer of a product such as roofing material or an appliance. The second is a warranty for labor. Many new home builders provide a one year warranty. |
Waste pipe and vent | Plumbing plastic pipe that carries waste water to the municipal sewage system. |
Water board | Water resistant drywall to be used in tub and shower locations. Normally green or blue colored. |
Water closet | Another name for toilet. |