Gyp board - Drywall. Wall board or gypsum - A panel (normally 4' X 8', 10', 12', or 16')made with a core of Gypsum (chalk -like) rock, which covers interior walls and ceilings.

Cornice - Overhang of a pitched roof , usually consisting of a fascia board, a soffit and appropriate trim moldings.

Earnest Money - A sum paid to the seller to show that a potential purchaser is serious about buying.

Fish tape - A long strip of spring steel used for fishing cables and for pulling wires through conduit.

Semigloss paint or enamel - A paint or enamel made so that its coating, when dry, has some luster but is not very glossy. Bathrooms and kitchens are normally painted semi -gloss

Post-and-beam - A basic building method that uses just a few hefty posts and beams to support an entire structure. Contrasts with stud framing.

Furring - Lightweight wood or metal strips that even up a wall or ceiling for paneling or drywall. On masonry, furring provides a surface on which to nail.

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