Technical Dictionary

Jack Rafter     A rafter that spans the distance from the wall plate to a hip, or from a valley to a ridge. Jacobean StyleA style of architecture and decoration prevalent in England during the reign of James I (1603-1625). It combines renaissance, Gothic and Palladian motifs. The furniture, which was generally made of dark stained oak, was heavy and … [Read more...] about J – Technical Dictionary

ISO Standards Standards established by the International Standards Organization to unify worldwide product standards and testing methods for materials. Impact Isolation          Impact isolation is the ability of a material or construction to stop noise generated by impacts. The reduction of impact noise normally requires a … [Read more...] about I – Technical Dictionary

Habitable Room         A room used for normal domestic activities. Includes, a bedroom, living room, lounge room, music room, television room, kitchen, dining room, sewing room, study, playroom, family room and sun room. Excludes, a bathroom, laundry, water closet, pantry, walk-in wardrobe, corridor, hallway, lobby, photographic … [Read more...] about H – 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 G – Technical Dictionary

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 E – Technical Dictionary