Home Inspection 200 Questions And Answers Set 01
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Spalling
Cracking or flaking that develops on a concrete surface.
Span
The distance between structural supports such as walls, columns, piers, beams, girders, and trusses.
adatement
the wastage of wood when lumber is sawed or planed to size
ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene)
rigid black plastic pipe used only for drain lines.
abutment
a masonry mass (or the like) which receives the thrust of an arch, vault, or strut.
Addendum
a supplement to bidding documents, issued prior to the submission of bids, for the purpose of clarifying, correcting, or adding to the specifications previously issued.
Air-dried lumber
lumber that has been piled in yards or sheds for any length of time.
Air dry
process of drying or seasoning lumber naturally by exposure to air.
Air Duct
pipes that carry warm and cold air to rooms and back to the climate control system.
Airway
a space between roof insulation and roof boards to allow movement of air.