Top Plate
The top horizontal structure in wall framing that provides support…
Turbine Vent
A round, mechanically-driven vent that is installed on a roof to help remove heat and moisture from the attic. Example: Turbine vents were added to improve the home’s ventilation, thereby extending the life of the roofing materials by reducing excessive heat and moisture.
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Tube & Knob Wiring
An early standardized method of electrical wiring in buildings, using…Tread
he horizontal part of a stair on which you step.…Teardown
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Tile Backer Board
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The bottom of a doorway, crossed in entering a house…
