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Back Charge
Typically a cost deducted from a (sub)contractor for damages, out of sequence work, or other work performed by an out of scope contractor.
Typically a cost deducted from a (sub)contractor for damages, out of sequence work, or other work performed by an out of scope contractor.
Backing / Blocking
Additional framing in stud walls to allow attachment of products or materials (cabinets, accessories, pictures, trim).
Additional framing in stud walls to allow attachment of products or materials (cabinets, accessories, pictures, trim).
Ballast
An electrical step-up transformer to allow controlling of flourescent lights.
An electrical step-up transformer to allow controlling of flourescent lights.
Balloon Framing
A method of framing walls that have studs extending from the foundation through to the second floor top plates. This method is rarely used anymore and has been replaced with platform framing.
A method of framing walls that have studs extending from the foundation through to the second floor top plates. This method is rarely used anymore and has been replaced with platform framing.
Balluster
Material used as the vertical members of a railing - can be wood, precast, metal, or similar materials.
Material used as the vertical members of a railing - can be wood, precast, metal, or similar materials.
Barge Rafter or Truss
A rafter or truss that will support other shorter rafters, trusses, or lookouts.
A rafter or truss that will support other shorter rafters, trusses, or lookouts.
Baseboard
A trim material placed at the intersection of the wall and floor extending around the perimeter of a room.
A trim material placed at the intersection of the wall and floor extending around the perimeter of a room.
Batt
An insulative or soundproofing material - typically fiberglass or similar material filling in spaces between wall studs. Comes in varying R-Values, faced or unfaced, and varying thicknesses.
An insulative or soundproofing material - typically fiberglass or similar material filling in spaces between wall studs. Comes in varying R-Values, faced or unfaced, and varying thicknesses.
Batten
Strips of wood for covering edges of boards underneath - typically a decorative element in Board and Batten siding.
Strips of wood for covering edges of boards underneath - typically a decorative element in Board and Batten siding.
Beam
A structural member of steel or wood to support building loads.
A structural member of steel or wood to support building loads.
Bearing wall
An wall that bears a floor or roof load from above.
An wall that bears a floor or roof load from above.
Bid
Also known as an estimate. A proposal given to an owner or contractor reflecting the cost of installation for a scope of work.
Also known as an estimate. A proposal given to an owner or contractor reflecting the cost of installation for a scope of work.
Bid Bond
A bond issued by a surety company to provide assurance that the contractor submitting the bid has the ability to execute a contract and complete the scope of work. The bond is defaulted if the contrator fails to execute a contract - the amount of the bond is used to pay the difference to the next lowest bidder.
A bond issued by a surety company to provide assurance that the contractor submitting the bid has the ability to execute a contract and complete the scope of work. The bond is defaulted if the contrator fails to execute a contract - the amount of the bond is used to pay the difference to the next lowest bidder.
Bid Shopping
The act of contractors sharing information in an attempt to obtain lower prices for subcontracted work or materials.
The act of contractors sharing information in an attempt to obtain lower prices for subcontracted work or materials.
Bifold Door
A door that is hinged in the middle for openings into smaller closets.
A door that is hinged in the middle for openings into smaller closets.
Blocking
Wood used to brace or provide a solid nailing surface.
Wood used to brace or provide a solid nailing surface.
Blockout
A box used to create a void in a wall or floor to allow passing of utilities through it.
A box used to create a void in a wall or floor to allow passing of utilities through it.
Blueprint
A set of plans that contain floor plans, sections, elevations, and other necesary information to construct a structure.
A set of plans that contain floor plans, sections, elevations, and other necesary information to construct a structure.
Board Foot
A unit of measure defined as a piece of lumber equal to 12" square that is 1" thick.
A unit of measure defined as a piece of lumber equal to 12" square that is 1" thick.
Boom
Used to lift or hoist heavy material.
Used to lift or hoist heavy material.
Bottom chord
The lower member of a turss. Typically - the ceiling joist also,
The lower member of a turss. Typically - the ceiling joist also,
Bottom Plate
The lumber that is placed on the subfloor and wall framing is placed on top of it.
The lumber that is placed on the subfloor and wall framing is placed on top of it.
Breaker Panel
An electrical box that distributes electrical power to the home through branch circuits.
An electrical box that distributes electrical power to the home through branch circuits.
Brick ledge
Part of an exterior wall where brick rests.
Part of an exterior wall where brick rests.
Brick mold
Trim used around an exterior door jamb that siding butts into.
Trim used around an exterior door jamb that siding butts into.
Brick ties
A corrugaed metal strap to hold brick to the wall. Typically bedded in the grout lines and screwed to the wall sheathing,
A corrugaed metal strap to hold brick to the wall. Typically bedded in the grout lines and screwed to the wall sheathing,
Brick Veneer
A face of brick used to "veneer" a wall. Typically attached to a framed wall using brick ties.
A face of brick used to "veneer" a wall. Typically attached to a framed wall using brick ties.
Buck
A wood framed rough opening such as window or door buck.
A wood framed rough opening such as window or door buck.
Builder's Risk Insurance
Insurance which covers a single construction project while under construction. It may be setup to extend beyond the end of construction.
Insurance which covers a single construction project while under construction. It may be setup to extend beyond the end of construction.
Building permit
Authorization to build or modify a structure.
Authorization to build or modify a structure.
Bull nose
A rounded edge which can refer to bull nose corners in drywall or bull nosed stair treads.
A rounded edge which can refer to bull nose corners in drywall or bull nosed stair treads.
Bundle
A pack of shingles which is typically 1/3 of a square.
A pack of shingles which is typically 1/3 of a square.