Technical Dictionary

G-Value         Total energy that passes through a glazing system. Includes the fraction of solar radiation admitted through a window, both directly transmitted, and absorbed and then subsequently released. A lower G-Value transmits less solar heat, and provides better shading. Gable  The triangular wall at the end of a … [Read more...] about Technical Dictionary: G – Building and Drafting Terms

E.P.D.M         (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) is a type of elastomeric material which has excellent resistance to ozone, sunlight, and severe weather conditions and is ideal for outdoor service. Earthquake Strap       A metal strap used to secure gas hot water heaters to the framing or … [Read more...] about Technical Dictionary: E – Building and Drafting Terms

DEAD LOCK                                             A type of lock which has no door handles or knobs and can be only opened from inside or outside with … [Read more...] about Technical Dictionary: D – Building and Drafting Terms

32-bit/16-bit: This denotes the number of "pieces" (or bits) of information required by an operating system to run a certain application. It also deals with the construction of the computer's CPU (Central Processing Unit) or brain. The Pentium CPU easily runs 32-bit applications because the wires that hold all the pieces together (known as busses) are … [Read more...] about A Glossary of Computer and Internet Terms