Starter strip - Asphalt roofing applied at the eaves that provides protection by filling in the spaces under the cutouts and joints of the first course of shingles.

Yard of concrete - One cubic yard of concrete is 3' X 3' X 3' in volume, or 27 cubic feet. One cubic yard of concrete will pour 80 square feet of 3 «" sidewalk or basement/garage floor.

BTU (British Thermal Unit) - The amount of heat needed to raise one pound of water one degree Fahrenheit. Heating and cooling equipment commonly is rated by the BTUs it can deliver or absorb. Also see heat gain and heat loss.

Backing - Frame lumber installed between the wall studs to give additional support for drywall or an interior trim related item, such as handrail brackets, cabinets, and towel bars. In this way, items are screwed and mounted into solid wood rather than weak drywall that may allow the item to break loose from the wall. Carpet backing holds the pile fabric in place.

Deck, decked - To install the plywood or wafer board sheeting on the floor joists, rafters, or trusses.

Fuse - A device often found in older homes designed to prevent overloads in electrical lines. This protects against fire. See also 'circuit breakers'.

Grain - The direction, size, arrangement, appearance, or quality of the fibers in wood.

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