Remodeling, Renovation & Home Improvement Terms Beginning With 'T'
A composite material poured in place or precast, which is used for floor and wall treatments consisting of chips of… [Read full description]
A contractual arrangement that agrees to pay based on the actual cost of direct labor, usually at specified hourly rates,… [Read full description]
An assembly of beams forming a rigid framework of triangles. Trusses are used especially in the construction of bridges and… [Read full description]
Adding an entire new floor to an existing single-story structure, expanding the living space vertically. Example: The two-story addition included… [Read full description]
The top, horizontal surfaces of steps in a stairway where one steps. Example: The stairway was renovated with oak treads… [Read full description]
An element of low thermal conductivity placed in an assembly to reduce or prevent the flow of thermal energy between… [Read full description]
The bottom of a doorway, crossed in entering a house or room, which can also serve as a seal for… [Read full description]
A construction technique involving pouring concrete walls horizontally on the ground and then lifting them into vertical positions. Example: The… [Read full description]