Treads
The top, horizontal surfaces of steps in a stairway where…
Two-Story Addition
Adding an entire new floor to an existing single-story structure, expanding the living space vertically. Example: The two-story addition included a new master suite and a home office, dramatically increasing the home’s value and functionality.
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Tile Backer Board
A stable board used as a substrate for tile installation,…Tilt-up Construction
A construction technique involving pouring concrete walls horizontally on the…Tube & Knob Wiring
An early standardized method of electrical wiring in buildings, using…Tongue & Groove
A method of fitting similar objects together, edge to edge,…Tread
he horizontal part of a stair on which you step.…Tuckpointing
The repair of mortar joints in older masonry walls by…Top Plate
The top horizontal structure in wall framing that provides support…
