Home Improvement Terms and Definitions

Asbestos A common form of magnesium silicate which was used in various construction products due to it's stability and resistance to fire. Asbestos exposure, by inhaling loose asbestos fibers, is associated with various forms of lung disease Building insurance Building insurance insures the structure of a building. Storm windows Storm windows are permanently installed and open with a screen slid for ventilation while they are meant to be placed over double hung windows. Irrigation Irrigation is a lawn sprinkler system. Paint deterioration A condition where a poor latex paint or builder's flat application breaks down beneath the wallpaper because of improper wall preparation. Any time a poor grade of latex paint is on the wall surface, the paint will not be able to withstand the drying pres Zoning A governmental process and specification which limits the use of a property e.g. single family use, high rise residential use, etc. Saturation The strength or purity of a color, determined by the amount and clarity of pigment. Conduction Conduction refers to the heat energy that is directly transferred through material Fixed price contract A fixed price contract states exactly how much money will be charged as a fixed price prior to the start of the project. Knot The high-density root of limbs that are very dense, but are not connected to the surrounding wood

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	There are reasons for high energy bills One reason for high energy bills is an increase in the price of electricity or heating fuel. However, it is common to trace high energy bills to an in-efficient component (windows, heating and cooling equipment, ducts insulation) of your home or a failure